Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jaubertiana
ID:
425014

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mares & Vigin.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Vasc. Baléares : 37 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424346

Common Names

  • Viola jaubertiana
  • Jaubert's Violet
  • Jaubert's Blue Violet

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Description

Viola jaubertiana (also called Jaubert'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 jaubertiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola jaubertiana 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 jaubertiana 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 jaubertiana

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

Viola jaubertiana FAQ

What type of plant is Viola jaubertiana?

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

Where is Viola jaubertiana native to?

Viola jaubertiana is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Viola jaubertiana?

Viola jaubertiana 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2460648: Based on the initial data import
Paul Marès (1826-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mares' in the authors string.
Guillaume Vigineix (1810-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vigin.' in the authors string.