Viola hemsleyana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Calderón
Source:
tro
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 52(2): 101. 1982
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249575
Common Names
- Viola hemsleyana
- Hemsleyana Violet
- Viola Hemsleyana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola hemsleyana (also called Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is an evergreen, perennial herb, growing up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, occurring in China, India, and Thailand. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viola hemsleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola hemsleyana is a small, purple, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola hemsleyana is a perennial flowering plant native to China. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils in partial shade and requires regular watering and fertilizing. It is also susceptible to fungal diseases, so it is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Viola hemsleyana
Viola hemsleyana can be found in the Himalayas, from India to China.
Viola hemsleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola hemsleyana?
Viola hemsleyana
What type of plant is Viola hemsleyana?
A flowering plant
Where does Viola hemsleyana grow?
In tropical and subtropical regions of South 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50150038: Based on the initial data import
Graciela Calderón (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Calderón' in the authors string.