Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 2: 751 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424768
Common Names
- Viola sieheana
- Sieheana Viola
- Viola
Description
Viola sieheana (also called Siehe's Violet, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to China and is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers with purple veins and yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola sieheana is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It is often used in landscaping and can be used to attract pollinators to gardens. The flowers of the plant can also be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola sieheana has small, purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola sieheana is a perennial plant that is native to Japan. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Viola sieheana
Viola sieheana is native to China. It can be found in moist areas, such as meadows and grasslands.
Viola sieheana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola sieheana?
Viola sieheana
What is the common name of Viola sieheana?
Siehe's Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola sieheana?
Woodlands and grasslands
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,