Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magellensis
ID:
424835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Porta & Rigo ex Strobl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 27: 229 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424167

Common Names

  • Viola magellensis
  • Magellan Violet
  • Magellensis Violet

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Description

Viola magellensis (also called Magellan violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils and is found in coastal dunes, sand dunes, and other rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Viola magellensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola magellensis has small, purple flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have heart-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola magellensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade. Replant the divisions immediately.

Where to Find Viola magellensis

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

Viola magellensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola magellensis?

Viola magellensis

What is the common name of Viola magellensis?

Magellensis Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola magellensis?

Viola magellensis is found in the western United States and Canada

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2460425: Based on the initial data import
Gabriel Strobl (1846-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strobl' in the authors string.
Pietro Porta (1832-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porta' in the authors string.
Gregorio Rigo (1841-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rigo' in the authors string.