Status:
valid
Authors:
Tomović, Melovski & Niketić
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 253: 242 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345187
Common Names
- Viola Pseudaetolica
- Pseudaetolica Viola
- Viola Plant
Description
Viola pseudaetolica (also called Viola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,800–2,400 m.
Uses & Benefits
Viola pseudaetolica is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola pseudaetolica has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola pseudaetolica is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is native to India. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Viola pseudaetolica
Viola pseudaetolica can be found in the temperate forests of Europe.
Viola pseudaetolica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola pseudaetolica?
Viola pseudaetolica
What is the common name of Viola pseudaetolica?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Viola pseudaetolica?
Dry deciduous forests and scrublands
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
Ljupčo Melovski: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melovski' in the authors string.