Viola fujisanensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watan.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 80: 121 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423837
Common Names
- Viola Fujisanensis
- Fujisan Violet
- Fujisan Blue Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola fujisanensis (also called Fujian Violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. Its flowers are blue and white with five petals and its leaves are heart-shaped and arranged in a basal rosette.
Uses & Benefits
Viola fujisanensis has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola fujisanensis is white with yellowish veins, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola fujisanensis is a perennial herb native to Japan. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Viola fujisanensis
Viola fujisanensis can be found in Japan.
Viola fujisanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola fujisanensis?
Viola fujisanensis
What is the common name of Viola fujisanensis?
Fujisan Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola fujisanensis?
Woodlands and grassy areas
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
Sadamoto Watanabe (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77067086-1: Based on the initial data import