Viola pentadactyla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fenzl
Source:
ksu
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Pug. Pl. Nov. Syr. : 12 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423393
Common Names
- Viola pentadactyla
- Five-fingered Violet
- Five-fingered Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola pentadactyla (also called 'Five-fingered 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 pentadactyla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viola pentadactyla sub. hierosolymitana ZoharyFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola pentadactyla 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 pentadactyla 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 pentadactyla
Viola pentadactyla can be found in the Himalayas and in parts of China.
Viola pentadactyla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola pentadactyla?
Viola pentadactyla
What is the family of Viola pentadactyla?
Violaceae
Where is Viola pentadactyla found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:868927-1: Based on the initial data import