Viola shinchikuensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yamam.
Source:
tro
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
J. Soc. Trop. Agric. 5: 352 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242236
Common Names
- Shinchikuensis Viola
- Viola Shinchikuensis
- Shinchiku Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola shinchikuensis (also called Shinchiku Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Taiwan, and is typically found in grasslands, shrublands, and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viola shinchikuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Viola shinchikuensis are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola shinchikuensis is a fast-growing perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Viola shinchikuensis
Viola shinchikuensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in the Shinchiku region.
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
Yoshimatsu Yamamoto (1893-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yamam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:869259-1: Based on the initial data import