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FamilyVIOLACEAE
Genus speciesViola decumbens L.f. 
BibliographySuppl. Pl.: 397 (1782)
Native RangeCape Prov.
Primary BiomeSubtropical
Habitatthickets and steppes
Altitude15-1200m
Descriptionbranchlets procumbent, much ramose, leaves linear, very narrow, entire, glabrous, crowded, stipules subulate, flowers terminal, pedicellate, spur tubular, straight, long
Size10-25cm
Colorbluish yellow
Bloomspring
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-16°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsViola procumbens J.F.Gmel.
Territory2 Africa
     27 Southern Africa (CPP Cape Provinces)
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