Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker ex Gagnep.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine , Suppl. 1: 181 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423387
Common Names
- Viola petelotii
- Petelot's Violet
- Petelot's Viola
Description
Viola petelotii (also called 'Petelot's 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 petelotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola petelotii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola petelotii 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 petelotii
Viola petelotii can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Viola petelotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola petelotii?
Viola petelotii
What is the family of Viola petelotii?
Violaceae
Where is Viola petelotii 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,