Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iwagawae
ID:
425011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
ksu

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 26: 158 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424343

Common Names

  • Viola iwagawae
  • Iwagawa's Violet
  • Iwagawa's Blue Violet

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Description

Viola iwagawae (also called Iwagawa'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 rocky, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Viola iwagawae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola iwagawae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola iwagawae 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 iwagawae

Viola iwagawae is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests and grasslands.

Viola iwagawae FAQ

What type of plant is Viola iwagawae?

Viola iwagawae is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family.

Where is Viola iwagawae native to?

Viola iwagawae is native to Japan.

What is the growth habit of Viola iwagawae?

Viola iwagawae 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,