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valid
Authors:
E.G.Camus
Source:
cmp
Year:
Citation Micro:
Unknown Publ.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748009
Common Names
- Viola lutzii
- Lutz's Viola
- Lutzii Viola
Description
Viola lutzii (also called Lutz's Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Viola lutzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola lutzii has small purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola lutzii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the plant in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Viola lutzii
Viola lutzii can be found in Brazil.
Viola lutzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola lutzii?
Viola lutzii
What type of plant is Viola lutzii?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Viola lutzii native to?
It is native to 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,