Viola yamatsutai - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ishid.
Source:
tro
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Chosen Nat. Hist. Soc. 8: 18 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280409
Common Names
- Viola Yamatsutai
- Yamatsutai Viola
- Yamatsutai's Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola yamatsutai (also called Yamatsuta Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Japan. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves and small, purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola yamatsutai is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola yamatsutai is purple and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola yamatsutai is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Viola yamatsutai
Viola yamatsutai can be found in East Asia.
Viola yamatsutai FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola yamatsutai?
Viola yamatsutai
What is the common name of Viola yamatsutai?
Yamatsuta Violet
What is the habitat of Viola yamatsutai?
Woodlands, grasslands, and rocky areas
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
Tsutomu Ishidoya (1891-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ishid.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:869559-1: Based on the initial data import