Viola abulensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fern.Casado & Nava
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 44: 306 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426255
Common Names
- Abulensis Violet
- Abulensis Meadow Violet
- Abulensis's Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola abulensis (also called Abul Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, ovate leaves and small, purple flowers. It typically grows in moist, grassy habitats, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Viola abulensis is an attractive ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola abulensis has small, purple flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola abulensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Viola abulensis
Viola abulensis is native to Europe and can be found in grassy meadows, heaths, and woodlands.
Viola abulensis FAQ
What is Viola abulensis?
Viola abulensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae
Where does Viola abulensis grow?
Viola abulensis is native to parts of Europe and Asia
What are the uses of Viola abulensis?
Viola abulensis has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,
References
María de los Ángeles Fernández Casado (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Casado' in the authors string.
Herminio Severiano Nava Fernández (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nava' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933538-1: Based on the initial data import