Viola tuvinica - Uses, Benefits & Care
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valid
Authors:
Vl.V.Nikitin
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 34: 126 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430723
Common Names
- Viola tuvinica
- Viola tuvinica
- Viola tuvinica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola tuvinica (also called 'Tuvinian Violet', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the violet family. It is native to temperate regions of Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows up to 0.5 meters tall with small, oval leaves and purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola tuvinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola tuvinica has small, white flowers with five petals and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola tuvinica is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by division or from seed. It is a slow-growing plant and can reach heights of up to 1 m.
Where to Find Viola tuvinica
Viola tuvinica is native to Russia and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Altai Republic, Krasnoyarsk Krai, and Tuva Republic.
Viola tuvinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola tuvinica?
Viola tuvinica
What is the common name of Viola tuvinica?
Tuvinian Violet
What type of plant is Viola tuvinica?
Violet
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2472039: Based on the initial data import
Vladimir V. Nikitin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vl.V.Nikitin' in the authors string.