Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 314 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280399
Common Names
- Viola Tienschiensis
- Tienschiensis Viola
- Tienschiensis's Viola
Description
Viola tienschiensis (also called Tienshan Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central Asia. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves and small, purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola tienschiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola tienschiensis is purple and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola tienschiensis is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Viola tienschiensis
Viola tienschiensis can be found in East Asia.
Viola tienschiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola tienschiensis?
Viola tienschiensis
What is the common name of Viola tienschiensis?
Tienshan Violet
What is the habitat of Viola tienschiensis?
Woodlands, grasslands, and rocky areas
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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Agatea pancheri,
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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,