Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kisoana
ID:
424970

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

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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.

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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,