Viola glandularis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.E.Ballard & P.Jørg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 956 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001235922
Common Names
- Viola Glandularis
- Passiflora Purdiei
- Passiflora Uribei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola glandularis (also called 'Glandular Violet', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is native to the United States and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape and are up to 4 cm long. It produces white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola glandularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating diabetes, obesity, and hypertension.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Viola glandularis are yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola glandularis is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Viola glandularis
Viola glandularis is found in tropical Africa.
Viola glandularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola glandularis?
Viola glandularis
What is the common name of Viola glandularis?
Glandular Violet
What is the family of Viola glandularis?
Violaceae
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-50086164: Based on the initial data import
Peter Møller Jørgensen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Jørg.' in the authors string.
Harvey Eugene Ballard (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Ballard' in the authors string.