Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroceras
ID:
1145588

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 1: 256 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144926

Common Names

  • Viola Macroceras
  • Macroceras Violet
  • Macroceras Marsh Violet

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Description

Viola macroceras (also called Macroceras, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist forests, in the understory of dry forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Viola macroceras is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and relieving pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola macroceras has small purple flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a purple stem with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola macroceras is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Viola macroceras

Viola macroceras can be found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

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