Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 125 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423360
Common Names
- Viola nuevo-leonensis
- Nuevo Leon Violet
- Nuevo Leon Viola
Description
Viola nuevo-leonensis (also called Nuevo Leon 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 tall. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola nuevo-leonensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye and for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola nuevo-leonensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola nuevo-leonensis is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall and should be lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 12-15 inches apart.
Where to Find Viola nuevo-leonensis
Viola nuevo-leonensis is native to Mexico and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes.
Viola nuevo-leonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola nuevo-leonensis?
Viola nuevo-leonensis
What is the family of Viola nuevo-leonensis?
Violaceae
What is the common name of Viola nuevo-leonensis?
Nuevo Leon Violet
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,