Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 25 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424776
Common Names
- Viola unwinii
- Unwinii Viola
- Viola
Description
Viola unwinii (also called Unwin's violet, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves and white to purple flowers. It is native to the mountains of Europe and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola unwinii is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It is often used in landscaping and can be used to attract pollinators to gardens. The flowers of the plant can also be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola unwinii 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 unwinii is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Viola unwinii
Viola unwinii is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist areas, such as meadows and grasslands.
Viola unwinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola unwinii?
Viola unwinii
What is the common name of Viola unwinii?
Unwin's violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola unwinii?
Eastern Himalayas
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Species in the Violaceae family
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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,