Viola volcanica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 145 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424704
Common Names
- Viola volcanica
- Volcanica Viola
- Volcanic Violet
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- Viola pseudovulcanica W.Becker [unknown]
- Viola exilis Phil. [unknown]
- Viola volcanica volcanica [unknown]
- Viola volcanica exilis Reiche [unknown]
Description
Viola volcanica (also called Canary Island Violet, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to the Canary Islands and is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers with purple veins and yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola volcanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viola volcanica var. chillanensis ReicheFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola volcanica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola volcanica 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 volcanica
Viola volcanica can be found in the mountains of Mexico.
Viola volcanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola volcanica?
Viola volcanica
What is the family of Viola volcanica?
Violaceae
Where can Viola volcanica be found?
It is found in the Caucasus and Turkey
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 kew-2461299: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.