Viola spathulata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 5: 353 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424746
Common Names
- Viola spathulata
- Spathulata Viola
- Viola
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- Viola papillaris Boiss. & Hohen. [unknown]
Description
Viola spathulata (also called Spatulate-Leaved Violet, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Europe and is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers with purple veins and yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola spathulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viola spathulata var. delirensis Khat.Viola spathulata var. latifolia Ghahrem. ex Khat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola spathulata 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola spathulata 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 spathulata
Viola spathulata can be found in the mountains of Japan.
Viola spathulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola spathulata?
Viola spathulata
What is the common name of Viola spathulata?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Viola spathulata?
Viola spathulata is found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia
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
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:869285-1: Based on the initial data import