Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Sheader & J.M.Watson
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 382(1): 114. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423335
Common Names
- Viola pachysoma
- Pachysoma Viola
- Thick-stemmed Violet
Uses & Benefits
Viola pachysoma is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and treat urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola pachysoma has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola pachysoma is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, leathery, gray-green leaves. It is drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.
Where to Find Viola pachysoma
Viola pachysoma can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Viola pachysoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola pachysoma?
Viola pachysoma
What are the common names of Viola pachysoma?
Pachysoma Violet, Thick-stemmed Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola pachysoma?
Viola pachysoma is native to Europe and Asia.
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
Martin Sheader: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sheader' in the authors string.