Viola truncata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meyen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Reise Erde 1: 314. 1834 [25-31 May 1834]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423993
Common Names
- Viola Truncata
- Truncata's Viola
- Viola's Truncata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola truncata (also called Truncate Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to temperate Asia. It is a herbaceous perennial growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are purple. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola truncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola truncata has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and white.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola truncata is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the spring.
Where to Find Viola truncata
Viola truncata is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Viola truncata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola truncata?
Viola truncata
What is the common name of Viola truncata?
Truncate Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola truncata?
Meadows, grasslands and open woodlands
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
Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:869439-1: Based on the initial data import