Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
santiagonensis
ID:
424342

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Becker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 353 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423674

Common Names

  • Viola santiagonensis
  • Santiago Violet
  • Santiago Blue Violet

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Description

Viola santiagonensis (also called Santiago Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a prostrate habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Viola santiagonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola santiagonensis is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola santiagonensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, water them regularly and fertilize them every few weeks. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant the divisions in a sunny location.

Where to Find Viola santiagonensis

Viola santiagonensis can be found in the Canary Islands.

Viola santiagonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola santiagonensis?

Viola santiagonensis

What is the family of Viola santiagonensis?

Violaceae

Where is Viola santiagonensis native to?

Central and South America

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,