Status:
valid
Authors:
J.S.Zhou & F.W.Xing
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 25: 303 (2007 publ. 2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285590
Common Names
- Viola
- Changii
- Viola Changii
Uses & Benefits
Viola changii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola changii is a white or yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola changii is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the divisions in partial shade and water regularly.
Where to Find Viola changii
Viola changii is native to the temperate forests of East Asia.
Viola changii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola changii?
Viola changii
What are the common names of Viola changii?
Changii, Chang's Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola changii?
Mountain forests, thickets, and grasslands
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
Jin Song Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Zhou' in the authors string.