Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
selkirkii
ID:
424310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh ex Goldie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh Philos. J. 6: 324. 1822 [April 1822]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423642

Common Names

  • Viola selkirkii
  • Selkirk's Violet
  • Selkirk's Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola salina Turcz. [unknown]
  • Viola imberbis Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Viola kamtschatica Ging. [unknown]
  • Viola umbrosa Fr. [unknown]
  • Viola borealis Weinm. [unknown]
  • Viola selkirkii variegata Nakai [unknown]
  • Viola carnosula W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola crassicornis W.Becker & Hultén [unknown]
  • Viola selkirkii angustistipulata W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola selkirkii brevicalcarata W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola funghuangensis P.Y.Fu & Y.C.Teng [unknown]
  • Viola selkirkii subbarbata W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola selkirkii albiflora Nakai [unknown]
  • Viola ulleungdoensis M.Kim & Jungsim Lee [unknown]

Description

Viola selkirkii (also called Selkirk's 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 selkirkii 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 selkirkii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola selkirkii 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 selkirkii

Viola selkirkii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Viola selkirkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola selkirkii?

Viola selkirkii

What is the family of Viola selkirkii?

Violaceae

Where is Viola selkirkii 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-2459696: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
John Goldie (1793-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldie' in the authors string.