Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
ksu
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 16: 129 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424630
Common Names
- Viola tokubuchiana
- Tokubuchiana Viola
- Tokubuchiana's Violet
Synonyms
- Viola nikkoensis Nakai [unknown]
Description
Viola tokubuchiana (also called Tokubuchiana Violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Japan. It has heart-shaped leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats, such as hillsides and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola tokubuchiana has been used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola tokubuchiana has small, purple flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola tokubuchiana 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 tokubuchiana
Viola tokubuchiana is native to Japan. It can be found in moist areas, such as meadows and grasslands.
Viola tokubuchiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola tokubuchiana?
Viola tokubuchiana
What is the common name of Viola tokubuchiana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Viola tokubuchiana?
Viola tokubuchiana is found in the mountains of Japan
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Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
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Anchietea ferrucciae,
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Hybanthus galeottii,
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Hybanthus leucanthus,
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Hybanthus mossamedensis,
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