Status:
valid
Authors:
Kárpáti
Source:
ksu
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Borbásia 5-6: 89 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510615
Common Names
- Joannis-Wagner's Viola
- Joannis-Wagner's Violet
- Joannis-Wagner's Pansy
Description
Viola joannis-wagneri (also called Wagner's violet, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herb native to Europe. It has small, ovate-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in temperate forests and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola joannis-wagneri is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola joannis-wagneri has white to pale yellow flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola joannis-wagneri is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It has glossy green leaves and produces bright, blue flowers in summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly until they have rooted. The plants can then be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Viola joannis-wagneri
Viola joannis-wagneri is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Viola joannis-wagneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola joannis-wagneri?
Viola joannis-wagneri
What is the common name of Viola joannis-wagneri?
Joannis-wagneri
What is the family of Viola joannis-wagneri?
Violaceae
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,