Viola toroensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Martic.
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 57(2): 192. 2001 [2000 publ. 2001]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259615
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola toroensis (also called Toro Violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant, typically reaching heights of 10-20 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Viola toroensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola toroensis has small white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola toroensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Viola toroensis
Viola toroensis can be found in Central and South America.
Viola toroensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola toroensis?
Viola toroensis
Where is Viola toroensis found?
Viola toroensis is found in the Canary Islands.
What type of soil does Viola toroensis prefer?
Viola toroensis prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50192561: Based on the initial data import
Clodomiro Fidel Segundo Marticorena (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martic.' in the authors string.