Status:
valid
Authors:
J.S.Zhou & F.W.Xing
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 45: 233 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285275
Common Names
- Viola nanlingensis
- Nanling Viola
- Nanlingensis Viola
Description
Viola nanlingensis (also called Viola nanlingensis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to China. It has a thick, woody stem and grows to a height of up to 3 metres. Its leaves are opposite, obovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are purple. It grows in temperate forests and alpine meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola nanlingensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola nanlingensis is white or pinkish, with a yellowish center. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola nanlingensis is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is found in Brazil. Cultivation and propagation of this species is not well known.
Where to Find Viola nanlingensis
Viola nanlingensis is native to China.
Viola nanlingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola nanlingensis?
Viola nanlingensis
What is the common name of Viola nanlingensis?
No common name
What is the habitat of Viola nanlingensis?
Found in temperate grasslands
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
Jin Song Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Zhou' in the authors string.