Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
tro
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 250 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145156
Common Names
- Viola Grandisepala
- Grandisepala Violet
- Grandisepala Marsh Violet
Description
Viola grandisepala (also called Large-sepaled Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has heart-shaped leaves and white-purple flowers. It typically grows in moist woodlands and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Viola grandisepala is an ornamental plant, and has been used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola grandisepala is white or pale blue, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola grandisepala is a perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.
Where to Find Viola grandisepala
Viola grandisepala can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North 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,