Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
1145841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ging.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 298 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145179

Common Names

  • Diffuse Violet
  • Viola diffusa
  • Violet

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Description

Viola diffusa (also called diffuse violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to East Asia. 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 diffusa is an ornamental plant, and has been used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola diffusa sub. apoensis (Elm.) D.M.Moore

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola diffusa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola diffusa is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.

Where to Find Viola diffusa

Viola diffusa can be found in China.

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

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