Status:
valid
Authors:
Watt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 379 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424989
Common Names
- Viola wrightiana
- Wrightiana Violet
- Wrightiana Viola
Description
Viola wrightiana (also called Wright's violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It has heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers. It is found in moist, open woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola wrightiana is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola wrightiana is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola wrightiana is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, light soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Viola wrightiana
Viola wrightiana can be found in the Himalayas and parts of China.
Viola wrightiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola wrightiana?
Viola wrightiana
What is the common name of Viola wrightiana?
Wright's Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola wrightiana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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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,