Viola tenuissima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chang
Source:
tro
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , n.s., 1: 234 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145240
Common Names
- Tenuissima Violet
- Viola tenuissima
- Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola tenuissima (also called slender violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has alternate, simple leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in grasslands or on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Viola tenuissima is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola tenuissima is a small, white to pale blue flower with yellow or purple veins. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola tenuissima is a small, herbaceous perennial native to Japan. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Division involves dividing the root clump into smaller sections and replanting them in separate pots. Once established, the plants can be potted up and grown as new plants.
Where to Find Viola tenuissima
Viola tenuissima can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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