Family | VIOLACEAE |
Genus species | Viola rosulata Poepp. & Endl. |
Bibliography | Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 49 (1838) |
Native Range | c. Chile |
Primary Biome | Temperate |
Habitat | grassland |
Altitude | 2000-2200m |
Description | rosettes flattened, 3-9cm, leaves elliptic-lanceolate, tapered to long, wide petiole, shortly white ciliate, flowers ca. 12mm across, with yellow eye |
Size | 5-10cm |
Color | white |
Bloom | spring |
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Type | perennial |
Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, sunny site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
Propagation | seed when ripe or in spring rosette cuttings in late summer |
Territory | 8 Southern America 85 Southern South America (CLC Chile Central) |