Viola betonicifolia
Viola betonicifolia
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Australia | Bangladesh | China | Hainan | India | Japan | Jawa | Korea | Laos | Lesser Sunda Is. | Myanmar | Nansei-shoto | Nepal | New Guinea | Norfolk Is. | Pakistan | Philippines | Sri Lanka | Sulawesi | Sumatera | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Violaceae
- Genus:
- Viola
- Species:
- Viola betonicifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- violet, purple, white
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Atlantis fritillary (Speyeria atlantis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy; sow on surface and keep moist.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires darkness.