Viola philippica var. philippica
Viola philippica var. philippica, commonly known as the Philippine Violet, is a delicate perennial herb native to the tropical archipelago. Characterized by its charming violet blooms, this botanical species holds significant ethnobotanical interest. It is traditionally valued in regional folk medicine for its potential therapeutic and healing properties.
- Scientific name: Viola philippica var. philippica
- Family: Violaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, taxonomically identified as Viola philippica var. philippica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Malpighiales and the family Violaceae. Finally, it is situated within the genus Viola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Violaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Viola | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Viola philippica var. philippica, is known by several distinct names depending on the region and language. In English, it is commonly referred to as the Philippine violet, while in Tagalog, it is known as pansit-pansitan.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across diverse regions of East Asia. In the Russian Far East, its presence is recorded within the Amur and Primorye territories. Its range extends significantly into China, where it can be found in the South-Central provinces. Furthermore, the species is documented in the tropical island of Hainan. Finally, the distribution reaches northward into the Inner Mongolia region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Mongolia | Mongolia | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Viola philippica var. philippica, is characterized by its delicate and distinct flowers, which serve as a primary feature of its botanical identity. These blossoms are typically small and possess the characteristic structure of the violet family, often displaying subtle colors that attract pollinators. In the context of its medicinal properties, the flowers are often the most significant part of the plant, as they contain specific bioactive compounds that are utilized in traditional herbal practices.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |