Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
banksii
ID:
431242

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.R.Thiele & Prober

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 18: 15 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430574

Common Names

  • Banks' Violet
  • Violet
  • Viola banksii

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Description

Viola banksii (also called Banks' Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the violet family. It is native to Australia, where it is found in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola banksii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as a food source and for its wood and bark, which are used for making furniture and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola banksii is purple and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola banksii is a perennial herb that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Viola banksii

Viola banksii is native to North America, including the United States and Canada.

Viola banksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola banksii?

Viola banksii

What are the common names of Viola banksii?

Banks' Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola banksii?

It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats

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

Kevin Thiele (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Thiele' in the authors string.
Suzanne Mary Prober (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prober' in the authors string.