Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maymanica
ID:
424135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grey-Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 41 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423467

Common Names

  • Viola maymanica
  • Mayman's Violet
  • Mountain Violet

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Description

Viola maymanica (also called Mayman Violet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the temperate forests of North America, from Alaska to California. It grows in moist meadows, stream banks, and open woodlands, up to an altitude of 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Viola maymanica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola maymanica has yellow or white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate-shaped, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola maymanica is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to grow and propagate by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plants in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The plants are drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Viola maymanica

Viola maymanica is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Viola maymanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola maymanica?

Viola maymanica

What are the common names of Viola maymanica?

Common names of Viola maymanica include Mayman's violet, Mayman's yellow violet, and Mayman's violets.

Where is Viola maymanica found?

Viola maymanica is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas 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,