Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.S.Chen & Q.E.Yang
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 149: 365 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276998
Common Names
- Viola muliensis
- Muliensis Viola
- Mulien's Violet
Description
Viola muliensis (also called Mulien's Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas in the mountains.
Uses & Benefits
Viola muliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to provide shade and to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola muliensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola muliensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Where to Find Viola muliensis
Viola muliensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Viola muliensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Viola muliensis?
Viola muliensis is native to grassy meadows in Europe.
What type of soil does Viola muliensis prefer?
Viola muliensis prefers moist, well-draining soil.
How often should Viola muliensis be watered?
Viola muliensis should be watered regularly, but not overly so.
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,