Viola bhutanica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hara
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 48: 356 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280427
Common Names
- Viola Bhutanica
- Bhutanica Viola
- Bhutanica's Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola bhutanica (also called Bhutan Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Bhutan. 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 bhutanica is used for ornamental purposes, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola bhutanica has small, purple flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola bhutanica 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 bhutanica
Viola bhutanica can be found in East Asia.
Viola bhutanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola bhutanica?
Viola bhutanica
What is the common name of Viola bhutanica?
Bhutan Violet
What is the habitat of Viola bhutanica?
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,
References
Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:867741-1: Based on the initial data import