Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.S.Chen & Q.E.Yang
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 159: 351 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745003
Common Names
- Viola Maoershanensis
- Maoershan Violet
- Maoershan Violet
Description
Viola maoershanensis (also called Maoershan Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is native to China, and is found in dry scrublands and grasslands. It is a small herb, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola maoershanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola maoershanensis is a small, white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola maoershanensis is a perennial plant native to China. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of soil types and is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.
Where to Find Viola maoershanensis
Viola maoershanensis can be found in China.
Viola maoershanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola maoershanensis?
Viola maoershanensis
What is the family of Viola maoershanensis?
Violaceae
What is the common name of Viola maoershanensis?
Maoershan Violet
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,