Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippica
ID:
424425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Icon. 6: 19 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423757

Common Names

  • Viola Philippica
  • Philippine Violet
  • Philippine Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola edanoii W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola tosaensis Nakai [unknown]
  • Viola yedoensis Makino [unknown]
  • Viola alisoviana Kiss [unknown]
  • Viola patrinii chinensis Hayata [unknown]
  • Viola philippica candida (Kitag.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Viola philippica munda W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola yedoensis candida Kitag. [unknown]
  • Viola alisoviana candida (Kitag.) Taken. [unknown]
  • Viola philippica philippica [unknown]
  • Viola chinensis alboviolacea Skvortsov [unknown]
  • Viola chinensis anomala Skvortsov [unknown]
  • Viola chinensis communis Skvortsov [unknown]
  • Viola chinensis dissecta Skvortsov [unknown]
  • Viola chinensis glabra Skvortsov [unknown]

Description

Viola philippica (also called Philippine Violet, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and short stems with one or two flowers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and typically grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viola philippica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola philippica var. pseudojaponica (Nakai) Y.S.Chen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola philippica is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola philippica is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Viola philippica

Viola philippica is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, fields, and open woodlands.

Viola philippica FAQ

What type of plant is Viola philippica?

Viola philippica is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family.

Where is Viola philippica native to?

Viola philippica is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Viola philippica?

Viola philippica is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, heart-shaped leaves and white to purple flowers.

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