Status:
valid
Authors:
W.B.Liao & Q.Fan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 197: 20 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341590
Common Names
- Viola hybanthoides
- Hybanthoides Viola
- Hybanthoides Violet
Description
Viola hybanthoides (also called Hybanthus violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, erect stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are simple, ovate and its flowers are white and five-petalled. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Viola hybanthoides is an ornamental plant used for landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and is easy to maintain. It is also used as a groundcover or border plant, as it is low-growing and provides a neat edge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola hybanthoides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola hybanthoides is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil or a moist paper towel. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Viola hybanthoides
Viola hybanthoides is found in the alpine meadows of the Himalayas.
Viola hybanthoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola hybanthoides?
Viola hybanthoides
What are the common names of Viola hybanthoides?
Common names of Viola hybanthoides include Chinese violet and Chinese wood violet.
What is the natural habitat of Viola hybanthoides?
Viola hybanthoides is native to China and grows in moist, shady forests.
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
Qiang Fan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Fan' in the authors string.