Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limbarae
ID:
424787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merxm. & W.Lippert) Arrigoni

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Parlatorea 7: 19 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424119

Common Names

  • Viola limbarae
  • Limbar's Violet
  • Limbar Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola corsica limbarae Merxm. & W.Lippert [unknown]

Description

Viola limbarae (also called the Limbara Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern Mediterranean. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viola limbarae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola limbarae has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola limbarae can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Viola limbarae

Viola limbarae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, France, and Italy.

Viola limbarae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola limbarae?

Viola limbarae

What type of plant is Viola limbarae?

Perennial herb

Where is Viola limbarae native to?

Eastern North America

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References

Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.
Wolfgang Lippert (1937-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Lippert' in the authors string.
Pier Virgilio Arrigoni (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arrigoni' in the authors string.