Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Watson & A.R.Flores
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Rock Gard. Quart. 70: 370 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334180
Common Names
- Viola blaxlandiae
- Blaxland's Violet
- Blaxland's Violet Herb
Description
Viola blaxlandiae (also called Blaxland's Violet, among many other common names) is a species of violet native to Australia. It is an evergreen herbaceous plant with small, purple flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viola blaxlandiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola blaxlandiae is a small, purple flower with yellow markings. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling has a single, round leaf and a small, purple flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola blaxlandiae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist potting mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Viola blaxlandiae
Viola blaxlandiae is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Viola blaxlandiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola blaxlandiae?
Viola blaxlandiae
What is the common name of Viola blaxlandiae?
Blaxland's Violet
Where is Viola blaxlandiae native to?
Australia
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,