Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guangzhouensis
ID:
746668

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Q.Dong, J.S.Zhou & F.W.Xing

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 457 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746001

Common Names

  • Viola guangzhouensis
  • Guangzhou Violet
  • Guangzhou Viola

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Description

Viola guangzhouensis (also called Guangzhou Violet, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to Guangdong and Guangxi provinces in China. It grows in shady and moist places in forests, along streams, and on mountain slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Viola guangzhouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola guangzhouensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola guangzhouensis is a perennial plant native to China. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Viola guangzhouensis

Viola guangzhouensis can be found in the mountains of China.

Viola guangzhouensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola guangzhouensis?

Viola guangzhouensis

What is the common name of Viola guangzhouensis?

Guangzhou Viola

What is the family of Viola guangzhouensis?

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

Fu Wu Xing (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Xing' in the authors string.
An-Qiang Dong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Q.Dong' in the authors string.
Jin Song Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Zhou' in the authors string.