Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rossii
ID:
1145595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl. ex F.B.Forbes & Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 23: 54 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144933

Common Names

  • Viola Rossii
  • Rossii Violet
  • Rossii Marsh Violet

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Description

Viola rossii (also called Rossii, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist forests, in the understory of dry forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Viola rossii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and relieving pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola rossii has small purple flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a purple stem with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola rossii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Viola rossii

Viola rossii is native to the temperate forests of Japan.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33801016: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Francis Blackwell Forbes (1839-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.B.Forbes' in the authors string.