Status:
valid
Authors:
Pissjauk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 15: 177 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424164
Common Names
- Viola majchurensis
- Majchurensis Violet
- Majchurensis's Violet
Description
Viola majchurensis (also called Majchuren violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils and is found in coastal dunes, sand dunes, and other rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Viola majchurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola majchurensis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola majchurensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade. Replant the divisions immediately.
Where to Find Viola majchurensis
Viola majchurensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, France, and Italy.
Viola majchurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola majchurensis?
Viola majchurensis
What is the common name of Viola majchurensis?
Majchurensis Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola majchurensis?
Viola majchurensis is found in the mountains of 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,