Viola frank-smithii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.H.Holmgren
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 44: 303 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259210
Common Names
- Viola
- Violet
- Pansy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola frank-smithii (also called Frank-Smith's Viola, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a smooth stem and ovate leaves. It grows in moist and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Viola frank-smithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ability to tolerate low light levels.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola frank-smithii has small, white and yellow flowers that are fragrant and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola frank-smithii is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Viola frank-smithii
Viola frank-smithii is native to India and Nepal.
Viola frank-smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola frank-smithii?
Viola frank-smithii
What type of plant is Viola frank-smithii?
Herb
Where is Viola frank-smithii commonly found?
South America
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-50190638: Based on the initial data import
Noel Herman Holmgren (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Holmgren' in the authors string.