Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
1242896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
tro

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 26: 151 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242234

Common Names

  • Obtusa Viola
  • Viola Obtusa
  • Blunt-leaved Violet

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Description

Viola obtusa (also called Obtuse Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Taiwan, and is typically found in grasslands, shrublands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Viola obtusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola obtusa var. tsuifengensis T.Hashim.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Viola obtusa are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola obtusa is a fast-growing perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Viola obtusa

Viola obtusa is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku.

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