Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keiskei
ID:
424979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 2: 153 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424311

Common Names

  • Viola keiskei
  • Keiske's Violet
  • Keiske's Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola okuboi Makino [unknown]

Description

Viola keiskei (also called Keiske'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 keiskei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Viola keiskei flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola keiskei is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division and will self-seed in the garden.

Where to Find Viola keiskei

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

Viola keiskei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola keiskei?

Viola keiskei

What is the common name of Viola keiskei?

Keiskei Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola keiskei?

Viola keiskei is found in the mountains of Japan

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,