Viola paradoxa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lowe
Source:
ksu
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc. 6: 550 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423433
Common Names
- Viola paradoxa
- Paradoxa Viola
- Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola paradoxa (also called Paradox 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 paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola paradoxa flowers are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Viola paradoxa is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and size. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Viola paradoxa
Viola paradoxa is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Viola paradoxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola paradoxa?
Viola paradoxa
What are the common names of Viola paradoxa?
Common names of Viola paradoxa include paradox violet, paradox yellow violet, and paradox violets.
Where is Viola paradoxa found?
Viola paradoxa 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
Richard Thomas Lowe (1802-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:868895-1: Based on the initial data import