Viola wailenalenae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rock) Skottsb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 13: 462 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144706
Common Names
- Viola wailenalenae
- Wailenalenae Violet
- Wailenalenae Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola wailenalenae (also called yellow pansy, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to the Hawaiian Islands. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and toothed leaves. It is found in wet forests and grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Viola wailenalenae is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola wailenalenae has flowers that are usually blue, purple, or white with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola wailenalenae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Viola wailenalenae
Viola wailenalenae can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams in eastern North America.
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 tro-33800500: Based on the initial data import
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.
Joseph Rock (1884-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rock' in the authors string.