Viola ivonis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Erben
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 21: 608 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424344
Common Names
- Viola ivonis
- Ivon's Violet
- Ivon's Blue Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola ivonis (also called Ivo's Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola ivonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola ivonis is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola ivonis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided using two forks, pulling them apart. Replant divisions immediately.
Where to Find Viola ivonis
Viola ivonis is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests and grasslands.
Viola ivonis FAQ
What type of plant is Viola ivonis?
Viola ivonis is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family.
Where is Viola ivonis native to?
Viola ivonis is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Viola ivonis?
Viola ivonis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, heart-shaped leaves and white to purple flowers.
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
Matthias Erben (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erben' in the authors string.
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