Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taltalensis
ID:
425404

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Becker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 223 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424736

Common Names

  • Viola taltalensis
  • Taltalensis Viola
  • Viola

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Synonyms

  • Viola taltalensis glaberrima W.Becker [unknown]

Description

Viola taltalensis (also called Taltal Violet, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Chile and is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers with purple veins and yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Viola taltalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola taltalensis is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola taltalensis is a perennial species that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Viola taltalensis

Viola taltalensis can be found in the mountains of Chile.

Viola taltalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola taltalensis?

Viola taltalensis

What is the common name of Viola taltalensis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Viola taltalensis?

Viola taltalensis is found in the Atacama Desert of Chile

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,