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
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.
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
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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,