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Violets (EP)
Violet identifies various plant taxa, particularly species in the genus Viola (plant), ''Viola'', within which the Viola odorata, common violet is the best known member in Eurasia and the viola sororia, common blue violet and common purple violet are the best known members in North America, but also: * Various species of ''Barleria'', including: ** ''Barleria cristata'', Philippine violet ** ''Barleria obtusa'', bush violet ** ''Barleria repens'', small bush violet * ''Browallia'', bush violets * ''Erythronium'', dog's tooth violets * ''Exacum affine'', Persian violet * ''Hesperis matronalis'', damask violet, dame's violet * ''Hottonia palustris'', water violet * Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia, ''Streptocarpus'' sect. ''Saintpaulia'', African violets * ''Telosma cordata'', Chinese violet See also * ''Securidaca longipedunculata'', violet tree {{DEFAULTSORT:Violet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plant
Plants are the eukaryotes that form the Kingdom (biology), kingdom Plantae; they are predominantly Photosynthesis, photosynthetic. This means that they obtain their energy from sunlight, using chloroplasts derived from endosymbiosis with cyanobacteria to produce sugars from carbon dioxide and water, using the green pigment chlorophyll. Exceptions are parasitic plants that have lost the genes for chlorophyll and photosynthesis, and obtain their energy from other plants or fungi. Most plants are multicellular organism, multicellular, except for some green algae. Historically, as in Aristotle's biology, the plant kingdom encompassed all living things that were not animals, and included algae and fungi. Definitions have narrowed since then; current definitions exclude fungi and some of the algae. By the definition used in this article, plants form the clade Viridiplantae (green plants), which consists of the green algae and the embryophytes or land plants (hornworts, liverworts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taxa
In biology, a taxon (back-formation from ''taxonomy''; : taxa) is a group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms seen by taxonomists to form a unit. Although neither is required, a taxon is usually known by a particular name and given a particular ranking, especially if and when it is accepted or becomes established. It is very common, however, for taxonomists to remain at odds over what belongs to a taxon and the criteria used for inclusion, especially in the context of rank-based (" Linnaean") nomenclature (much less so under phylogenetic nomenclature). If a taxon is given a formal scientific name, its use is then governed by one of the nomenclature codes specifying which scientific name is correct for a particular grouping. Initial attempts at classifying and ordering organisms (plants and animals) were presumably set forth in prehistoric times by hunter-gatherers, as suggested by the fairly sophisticated folk taxonomies. Much later, Aristotle, and later st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola (plant)
''Viola'', commonly known as the violets, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Violaceae. It is the largest genus in the family, containing over 680 species. Most species are found in the temperateness, temperate Northern Hemisphere; however, some are also found in widely divergent areas such as Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes. Some ''Viola'' species are perennial plants, some are annual plants, and a few are small shrubs. Many species, varieties and cultivars are grown in gardens for their ornamental flowers. In horticulture, the term pansy is normally used for those multi-colored large-flowered cultivars which are raised annually or biennially from seed and used extensively in bedding (horticulture), bedding. Description ''Viola'' species can be Annual plant, annual or Perennial plant, perennial, and can take the form of Herbaceous plant, herbs, shrubs or very rarely treelets. In acaulescent taxa the foliage and flowers appear to rise from the ground. The remain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola Odorata
''Viola odorata'' is a species of flowering plant in the family ''Violaceae'' native to Eurasia. The small hardy herbaceous perennial is commonly known as wood violet, sweet violet, English violet, common violet, florist's violet, or garden violet. Description ''Viola odorata'' spreads with stolons (above-ground shoots). The plant reaches in height. The leaves and flowers are all in a basal rosette, and the leaf stalks have downward-pointing hairs. The leaves are kidney-shaped and reach long. The flowers are normally either dark violet or white and are scented. The style is hooked (and does not end with a rounded appendage). The perennial flowers mature when the plant is at a height of and a spread of . Distribution and habitat ''Viola odorata'' is native to Europe south of Scandinavia, northwest Africa (Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia), Macaronesia, the Caucasus, Western Asia, and Kazakhstan. It has been introduced to the Americas, Scandinavia, southern and eastern As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viola Sororia
''Viola sororia'' ( ), known commonly as the common blue violet, is a short-stemmed herbaceous Perennial plant, perennial plant native to eastern North America. It is known by a number of common names, including common meadow violet, purple violet, woolly blue violet, hooded violet, and wood violet. This perennial plant is distributed in the eastern half of the United States, Canada, and a part of eastern Mexico. Its native habitats are rich, moist woods, and swamps located in the eastern half of the United States and Canada. Its cultivar 'Albiflora' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Self-seeding freely in lawns and gardens, it can be considered a weed by some. Cleistogamous seed heads may also appear on short stems in late summer and early autumn. Description ''Viola sororia'' is a short-stemmed, herbaceous perennial plant that grows in well-drained and shady habitats. This wide violet has glossy, heart-shaped leaves and are topped with pu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barleria
''Barleria'' is a genus of plants in the family Acanthaceae. It includes 303 species native to the tropics and subtropics, including the Americas from Mexico to northern South America, sub-Saharan Africa, Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula, the Indian subcontinent, Indochina, southern China and Taiwan, parts of Malesia, and New Guinea. Some species include: * '' Barleria acanthoides'' Vahl * '' Barleria aculeata'' Balf.f. * '' Barleria albostellata'' C.B.Clarke, the grey barleria * '' Barleria compacta'' Malombe & I.Darbysh. * '' Barleria cristata'' L., the crested Philippine violet * '' Barleria elegans'' S.Moore * '' Barleria greenii'' M.&K.Balkwill, Green's barleria * '' Barleria lupulina'' Lindl., the hop-headed barleria or snake bush * '' Barleria micans'' Nees * '' Barleria mysorensis'' B.Heyne ex Roth * '' Barleria observatrix'' Bosser & Heine * '' Barleria obtusa'' Nees, the bush violet * '' Barleria opaca'' (Vahl) Nees * '' Barleria popovii'' Verdc. * '' Barleria pretoriensi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barleria Cristata
''Barleria cristata'', the Philippine violet, bluebell barleria or crested Philippine violet, is a plant species in the family Acanthaceae. Distribution and habitat It is native to a wide area ranging from Southern China to India and Myanmar. Cultivated as an ornamental plant in villages and gardens, it has become naturalized in Hawaii, where it grows in dry habitats. In Fiji, where it is known as ''"tombithi"'' and in Christmas Island (Indian Ocean), the shrub grows also as a ruderal species along roadsides and disturbed areas from near sea level to about 100 m. Description It grows as a shrub 60 –100 cm tall. The leaves are dark green on the upper surface and pale green on the lower surface. They are elliptic to narrowly ovate. The flowers are about 5 cm long, funnel-shaped in violet, pink, or white color. The fruits are about 1.5 cm long ellipsoid capsules. They become glabrous and glossy at maturity. Uses Known as อังกาบ, this plant is used in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barleria Obtusa
''Barleria obtusa'', the bush violet, is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It occurs naturally along forest margins in the summer rainfall region of South Africa (Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Northern Provinces) and in Mozambique.''Barleria obtusa'' Nees ''''. Retrieved 30 September 2023. It is widely cultivated as a decorative garden shrub. Uses In tropical Africa, the leaves are cooked as avegetable
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Barleria Repens
''Barleria repens'', the small bush violet, also known as the coral creeper, is a plant in the family Acanthaceae. It occurs in forests and woodlands from tropical Africa to South Africa. It can handle shade but prefers full sun in sandy soils Invasive It is reported to be Invasive species, naturalised in Queensland, New South Wales, Hawaii, Florida, and many other smaller populations may be present throughout the tropics and subtropicshttps://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/coralcreeper#:~:text=Coral%20creeper%20grows%20in%20tropical,bushland%20in%20gardens%20and%20drains It is very adaptable to a variety of situations and is known to Plant propagation, propagate in disturbed areas, such as compost, garden waste, and in drains Appearance The coral creeper is a Prostrate shrub, prostrate ground cover or shrub, which roots when making contact with the ground, which allows it to colonize large areas. It flowers in late summer or autumn Autumn, also known as fall (especia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Browallia
''Browallia'' is a small genus of seven species of flowering plants (mostly annuals though occasionally shrubs or ephemerophytes) belonging to the nightshade family Solanaceae.Armando T. Hunziker: The Genera of Solanaceae. A.R.G. Gantner Verlag K.G., Ruggell, Liechtenstein 2001. , pps. 87-89 inclusive. It is named after Johannes Browallius (1707–1755), also known as Johan Browall, a Swedish botanist, physician and bishop.Genaust, Helmut (1976). ''Etymologisches Wörterbuch der botanischen Pflanzennamen'' The genus is closely related to the monotypic genus '' Streptosolen'', the single species of which was published initially under the name ''Browallia jamesonii''. ''Browallia'' species are found from southern Arizona in the north, southward through Mexico, Central America and the Antilles to andine South America, reaching as far south as Bolivia. Species 'At least 17 binomials, at the specific level, have been proposed for this difficult genus; no doubt that a critical sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erythronium
''Erythronium'', the fawn lily, trout lily, dog's-tooth violet or adder's tongue, is a genus of Eurasian and North American plants in the Liliaceae, lily family, most closely related to tulips. The name Erythronium derives from Ancient Greek () "red" in Greek, referring to the red flowers of Erythronium dens-canis, ''E. dens-canis''. Of all the established species, most live in North America; only six species are found in Europe and Asia. Taxonomy It was published by Carl Linnaeus in 1753Linné, Carl von, & Salvius, Lars. (1753). Caroli Linnaei ... Species plantarum :exhibentes plantas rite cognitas, ad genera relatas, cum differentiis specificis, nominibus trivialibus, synonymis selectis, locis natalibus, secundum systema sexuale digestas... (Vol. 1, p. 305). Impensis Laurentii Salvii. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/358324 with ''Erythronium dens-canis'' as the type species. Species ''Erythronium'' includes about 20–30 species of Hardiness (plants), hardy spr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exacum Affine
''Exacum affine'', The Plant List. Accessed on 04 October 2014. known commercially as the Persian violet, is a species of plant in the family Gentianaceae. It is Endemism, endemic to Socotra, part of Yemen, though its popularity and cultivation around the world have made it an occasional greenhouse weed. Its natural habitat is rocky areas. This is a small herbaceous biennial plant with dark green, ovate leaves. The small purple flowers have a yellow centre with fragrance. Cultivation In the UK, ''Exacum affine'' has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. This tender annual plant, annual or biennial plant is sown in heat in early spring, and planted out when all danger of frost has passed (May or June, depending on the location). References |
