Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
1145569

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Becker

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Fl. Asiat. Ross. 8: 96 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144907

Common Names

  • Sharp-leaved Violet
  • Viola acutifolia
  • Violet

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Description

Viola acutifolia (also called Acutifolia, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist forests, in the understory of dry forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Viola acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant and has been used to make traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source for local wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola acutifolia has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola acutifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Viola acutifolia

Viola acutifolia is native to the temperate forests of Japan.

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