Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 117 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424826
Common Names
- Viola stipularis
- Stipularis Violet
- Stipularis Viola
Synonyms
- Viola obliquifolia Turcz. [unknown]
- Viola persicariifolia Poir. [unknown]
- Viola ciliaris Willd. ex W.Becker [unknown]
- Ionidium stipulare Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Viola begoniifolia Benth. [unknown]
- Viola callosa Benth. [unknown]
Description
Viola stipularis (also called Stipular Violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Japan. It has heart-shaped leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats, such as hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola stipularis is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola stipularis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola stipularis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Viola stipularis
Viola stipularis is found in Europe and Asia.
Viola stipularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola stipularis?
Viola stipularis
What is the common name of Viola stipularis?
Stipular violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola stipularis?
Mountainous regions of Europe
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Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
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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,
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Hybanthus albus,
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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,