Viola tectiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 139 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424650
Common Names
- Viola tectiflora
- Tectiflora Viola
- Roof-flower Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola tectiflora (also called tectiform violet, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves and white to purple flowers. It is native to the mountains of the Caucasus and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola tectiflora 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 tectiflora has small, white 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 tectiflora 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 tectiflora
Viola tectiflora can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Viola tectiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola tectiflora?
Viola tectiflora
What is the family of Viola tectiflora?
Violaceae
Where can Viola tectiflora be found?
It is found in the Caucasus and Turkey
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
Wilhelm Becker (1874-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Becker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:267006-2: Based on the initial data import