Viola palatina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.N.Lee
Source:
ksu
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bull. Korea Pl. Res. 5: 15 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423414
Common Names
- Viola palatina
- Palatine Violet
- Palatine Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola palatina (also called 'Palate Violet', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viola palatina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola palatina 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 palatina 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 palatina
Viola palatina can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Viola palatina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola palatina?
Viola palatina
What are the common names of Viola palatina?
Common names of Viola palatina include palatine violet, palatine yellow violet, and palatine violets.
Where is Viola palatina found?
Viola palatina is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in the eastern 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
Yong No Lee (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.N.Lee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77071736-1: Based on the initial data import