Viola rosulata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 49 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423629
Common Names
- Viola rosulata
- Rosulata Viola
- Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola rosulata (also called Rosy Violet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 30cm tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in moist meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola rosulata is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola rosulata is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Viola rosulata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, water them regularly and fertilize them every few weeks. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant the divisions in a sunny location.
Where to Find Viola rosulata
Viola rosulata can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Viola rosulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola rosulata?
Viola rosulata
What is the family of Viola rosulata?
Violaceae
Where is Viola rosulata native to?
North America
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 kew-2459672: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.