Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
belophylla
ID:
1281074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boissieu

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 467 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280412

Common Names

  • Viola Belophylla
  • Belophylla Viola
  • Belophylla's Viola

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Description

Viola belophylla (also called Bell-flowered Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves and small, purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Viola belophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola belophylla is purple and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola belophylla is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Viola belophylla

Viola belophylla can be found in East Asia.

Viola belophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola belophylla?

Viola belophylla

What is the common name of Viola belophylla?

Bell-leaved Violet

What is the habitat of Viola belophylla?

Woodlands, grasslands, and rocky areas

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,

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