Viola striatella - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Boissieu
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 1: 1077 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227658
Common Names
- Viola striatella
- Striatella Viola
- Viola Striatella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola striatella (also called Striped Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is native to China, India, and Japan. It grows in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas at elevations of 0–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Viola striatella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola striatella has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola striatella is a tropical plant that can be grown in a variety of climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Viola striatella
Viola striatella is native to East Asia and can be found in woodlands and grasslands.
Viola striatella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola striatella?
Viola striatella
What is the common name of Viola striatella?
Striate violet
What type of environment does Viola striatella prefer?
It prefers sunny, dry environments
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 tro-50051761: Based on the initial data import
Henri de Boissieu (1871-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Boissieu' in the authors string.