Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roigii
ID:
1280534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rossow

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 2: 95 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279872

Common Names

  • Viola roigii
  • Roig's Violet
  • Roig's Wood Violet

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Description

Viola roigii (also called Viola roigii, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with purple flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to South America and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Viola roigii is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola roigii has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and are initially light green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola roigii is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Viola roigii

Viola roigii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Viola roigii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola roigii?

Viola roigii

What is the natural habitat of Viola roigii?

Tropical forests of South America

What is the flower color of Viola roigii?

White or purple

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,

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