Viola eizanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Makino) Makino
Source:
ksu
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 1: 15 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424086
Common Names
- Viola eizanensis
- Eizan Violet
- Eizan Blue Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola eizanensis (also called the Eizan Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Viola eizanensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola eizanensis has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola eizanensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to Japan. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in fall.
Where to Find Viola eizanensis
Viola eizanensis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Viola eizanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola eizanensis?
Viola eizanensis
What type of plant is Viola eizanensis?
Perennial herb
Where is Viola eizanensis native to?
Japan
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
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:868094-1: Based on the initial data import