Viola confertifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chang
Source:
tro
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , n.s., 1: 238 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145229
Common Names
- Confertifolia Violet
- Viola confertifolia
- Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola confertifolia (also called clustered violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has alternate, simple leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, often in forests or along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Viola confertifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola confertifolia is a small, white to pale blue flower with yellow or purple veins. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola confertifolia is a small, herbaceous perennial native to Japan. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Division involves dividing the root clump into smaller sections and replanting them in separate pots. Once established, the plants can be potted up and grown as new plants.
Where to Find Viola confertifolia
Viola confertifolia can be found in China.
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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