Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blaxlandiae
ID:
1321726

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

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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.

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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,

References

John Michael Watson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Watson' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa Flores (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Flores' in the authors string.