Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 4: 4 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240290
Common Names
- Viola subsinuata
- Subsinuate-leaved Violet
- Subsinuate-leaved Wood Violet
Description
Viola subsinuata (also called Subsinuate Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial with ovate-shaped leaves and small purple flowers. It is native to North America, and is found in temperate and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viola subsinuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola subsinuata has white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola subsinuata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Viola subsinuata
Viola subsinuata is native to the United States. It can be found in moist, shady areas in temperate climates.
Viola subsinuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola subsinuata?
Viola subsinuata
What is the common name of Viola subsinuata?
Subsinuate Violet
What is the family of Viola subsinuata?
Violaceae
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,