Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 251 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221329
Common Names
- Viola gan-chouenensis
- Gan-Chouenensis Viola
- Gan-Chouenensis
Description
Viola gan-chouenensis (also called Gan-chouen Viola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is a woody vine with pinnately compound leaves and white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Viola gan-chouenensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola gan-chouenensis has 5 yellow petals with purple veins, and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with heart-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola gan-chouenensis is a tropical plant native to China. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a cool, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Viola gan-chouenensis
Viola gan-chouenensis is native to China and can be found in the Gan-Chouen province.
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,