Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 75, t. 18, f. 3 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144924
Common Names
- Viola Kunawarensis
- Kunawarensis Violet
- Kunawarensis Marsh Violet
Description
Viola kunawarensis (also called Kunawarensis, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist forests, in the understory of dry forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Viola kunawarensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and relieving pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola kunawarensis has small purple flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a purple stem with green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola kunawarensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Viola kunawarensis
Viola kupfferi is native to the temperate forests of Japan.
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,