Viola cleistogamoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.G.Adams) R.D.Seppelt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Fl. S. Australia 2: 870 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426791
Common Names
- Cleistogamoides Violet
- Cleistogamoides Viola
- Cleistogamoides
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- Viola hederacea cleistogamoides L.G.Adams [unknown]
Description
Viola cleistogamoides (also called Cleistogamous Violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and white or purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola cleistogamoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola cleistogamoides has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola cleistogamoides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year in spring. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Viola cleistogamoides
Viola cleistogamoides can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana.
Viola cleistogamoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola cleistogamoides?
Viola cleistogamoides
What is the family of Viola cleistogamoides?
Violaceae
What is the common name of Viola cleistogamoides?
Cleistogamoides Violet
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
Laurence George Adams (1929-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Adams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943497-1: Based on the initial data import