Viola pacifica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Juz.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 15: 411 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423417
Common Names
- Viola pacifica
- Pacific Violet
- Pacific Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola pacifica (also called Pacific Violet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the temperate forests of North America, from Alaska to California. It grows in moist meadows, stream banks, and open woodlands, up to an altitude of 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Viola pacifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola pacifica has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola pacifica is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall and should be lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 12-15 inches apart.
Where to Find Viola pacifica
Viola pacifica can be found in western North America.
Viola pacifica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola pacifica?
Viola pacifica
What are the common names of Viola pacifica?
Common names of Viola pacifica include Pacific violet, Pacific yellow violet, and Pacific violets.
Where is Viola pacifica found?
Viola pacifica is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in the western United States and Canada.
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
Sergéi Yuzepchuk (1893-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:868874-1: Based on the initial data import