Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exsul
ID:
431276

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Watson & A.R.Flores

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fl. San Juan 2: 145 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430608

Common Names

  • Viola exsul
  • Viola exsul
  • Viola exsul

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Description

Viola exsul (also called Exiled 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 exsul 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 exsul 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola exsul 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 exsul

Viola exsul is native to the western United States.

Viola exsul FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola exsul?

Viola exsul

What type of plant is Viola exsul?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Viola exsul?

Mountainous regions

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

John Michael Watson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Watson' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa Flores (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Flores' in the authors string.