Status:
valid
Authors:
Ching J.Wang & X.D.Wang
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 13: 263 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145148
Common Names
- Viola Magnifica
- Magnifica Violet
- Magnifica Marsh Violet
Uses & Benefits
Viola magnifica is an ornamental plant, and has been used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola magnifica is white or pale blue, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola magnifica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.
Where to Find Viola magnifica
Viola magnifica can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
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,
References
Xiao Dong Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.D.Wang' in the authors string.