Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
ksu
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 42: 559 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424302
Common Names
- Viola kisoana
- Kiso Violet
- Kiso Blue Violet
Description
Viola kisoana (also called Kiso 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 dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola kisoana 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
Viola kisoana has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola kisoana 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 kisoana
Viola kisoana is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests and grasslands.
Viola kisoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola kisoana?
Viola kisoana
What is the common name of Viola kisoana?
Kisoana Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola kisoana?
Viola kisoana 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,