Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
1145391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 2: 86 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144729

Common Names

  • Leonia racemosa
  • Racemose Leonia
  • Racemose Leonie

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Description

Leonia racemosa (also called 'Racemose Leonia', 'Racemose Violet', and 'Racemose Wood 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 Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It prefers moist, wooded areas, and can be found in forests, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Leonia racemosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and relieving pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leonia racemosa has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leonia racemosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. It is best grown in full sun in cooler climates and partial shade in warmer climates. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Leonia racemosa

Leonia racemosa can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams in eastern North America.

Species in the Leonia 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,