Viola weibelii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Candollea 8: 22 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144726
Common Names
- Viola weibelii
- Weibel's Violet
- Weibel's Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola weibelii (also called 'Weibel's Violet', 'Weibel's Blue Violet', and 'Weibel's White Violet', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is native to South America, where it is found in Peru. It prefers moist, wooded areas, and can be found in forests, meadows, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Viola weibelii is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Viola weibelii are white to pale yellow with five petals, and the seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola weibelii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Viola weibelii
Viola weibelii can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams in eastern North 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33800547: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.