Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayata
Source:
tro
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 3: 28 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001220067
Common Names
- Viola kosanensis
- Kosan Viola
- Kosan Viola Plant
Description
Viola kosanensis (also called the 'Kosan Viola', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is native to the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to southwestern China, and is found in alpine and subalpine habitats at elevations of 2,500-4,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Viola kosanensis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola kosanensis has yellow, daisy-like flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and white stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola kosanensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayan region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned once they reach a height of 5-7 cm.
Where to Find Viola kosanensis
Viola kosanensis can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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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,