Viola falconeri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
tro
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 185 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284735
Common Names
- Viola falconeri
- Falconer's Violet
- Viola falconeri
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola falconeri (also called Falconer's Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is native to California, and is found in dry, open areas. It is an annual herb with a creeping stem and flowers that are up to 1 cm long. The flowers are white or pink in color with a yellow center.
Uses & Benefits
Viola falconeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Viola falconeri are small and purple. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola falconeri is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate some sun.
Where to Find Viola falconeri
Viola falconeri can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
Viola falconeri FAQ
What is the common name of Viola falconeri?
Falconer's Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola falconeri?
Mountain meadows and forests
What is the scientific name of Viola falconeri?
Viola falconeri
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50324944: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.