Status:
valid
Authors:
Hanry
Source:
cmp
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Prod. Hist. Nat. Var. : 169 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424365
Common Names
- Viola iselensis
- Viola isaurica
- Viola jordanii
Synonyms
- Viola vandasii Velen. [unknown]
- Viola elatior fordanii Soó [unknown]
Description
Viola jordanii (also called Jordan's 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 jordanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola jordanii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola jordanii 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 jordanii
Viola jordanii can be found in the mountains of western Turkey.
Viola jordanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola jordanii?
Viola jordanii
What is the common name of Viola jordanii?
Jordan's violet
What is the family of Viola jordanii?
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,