Status:
valid
Authors:
K.R.Thiele & Prober
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 18: 19 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430605
Common Names
- Viola eminens
- Viola eminens
- Viola eminens
Description
Viola eminens (also called Eminence Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the violet family. It is native to Australia, where it is found in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola eminens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola eminens is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round in shape and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola eminens can be propagated by division or by seed. Plant divisions should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide partial shade. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Viola eminens
Viola eminens is native to the western United States.
Viola eminens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola eminens?
Viola eminens
What is the common name of Viola eminens?
Eminent Violet
What is the family of Viola eminens?
Violaceae
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,