Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
425037

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Becker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 34(2): 260 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424369

Common Names

  • Viola iselensis
  • Viola isaurica
  • Viola javanica

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Description

Viola javanica (also called Java Violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. Its flowers are blue and white with five petals and its leaves are heart-shaped and arranged in a basal rosette.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola javanica 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 javanica 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 javanica

Viola javanica can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Viola javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola javanica?

Viola javanica

What is the common name of Viola javanica?

Javanica Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola javanica?

It is native to tropical Asia

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

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