Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
walteri
ID:
1145369

Status:
valid

Authors:
House

Source:
tro

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Torreya 6: 172 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144707

Common Names

  • Viola walteri
  • Walter's Violet
  • Walter's Viola

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Description

Viola walteri (also called 'Walter's Violet', 'Walter's Blue Violet', and 'Walter's White Violet', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, where it is found in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia. It prefers moist, sandy soils, and can be found in open woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viola walteri 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

The flower of Viola walteri is purple and tubular in shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola walteri 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 walteri

Viola walteri 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,

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