Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moncaunica
ID:
424123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Ibér. Ci. Nat. 25: 79 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423455

Common Names

  • Viola moncaunica
  • Moncaun's Violet
  • Mountain Violet

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Description

Viola moncaunica (also called Moncaun 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 moncaunica has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola moncaunica 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 moncaunica is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and size. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Viola moncaunica

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

Viola moncaunica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola moncaunica?

Viola moncaunica

What are the common names of Viola moncaunica?

Common names of Viola moncaunica include Moncaup's violet, Moncaup's yellow violet, and Moncaup's violets.

Where is Viola moncaunica found?

Viola moncaunica is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in the eastern 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,

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