Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wallichiana
ID:
1145900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ging.

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 300 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001145238

Common Names

  • Wallich's Violet
  • Viola wallichiana
  • Violet

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Description

Viola wallichiana (also called Wallich's violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Central Asia. It has alternate, simple leaves and small, purple flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in grasslands or on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Viola wallichiana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola wallichiana is a small, white to pale blue flower with yellow or purple veins. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola wallichiana is a small, herbaceous perennial native to Japan. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Division involves dividing the root clump into smaller sections and replanting them in separate pots. Once established, the plants can be potted up and grown as new plants.

Where to Find Viola wallichiana

Viola wallichiana can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal and Bhutan, as well as in parts of China and India.

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

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