Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zophodes
ID:
431401

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.R.Thiele & Prober

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 18: 21 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430733

Common Names

  • Viola zophodes
  • Zophodes Violet
  • Violet Zophodes

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Description

Viola zophodes (also called 'Zophodes Violet', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the violet family. It is native to temperate regions of Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows up to 0.5 meters tall with small, oval leaves and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Viola zophodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola zophodes has small, white flowers with five petals and a five-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola zophodes is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Viola zophodes

Viola zophodes is native to Russia and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Altai Republic, Krasnoyarsk Krai, and Tuva Republic.

Viola zophodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola zophodes?

Viola zophodes

What is the common name of Viola zophodes?

Zophodes' Violet

What type of plant is Viola zophodes?

Violet

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

Kevin Thiele (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.R.Thiele' in the authors string.
Suzanne Mary Prober (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prober' in the authors string.