Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tokubuchiana
ID:
425298

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

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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.

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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

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

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