Viola abyssinica - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud. ex Oliv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 105 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144536
Common Names
- Abyssinian Violet
- Abyssinian Wood Violet
- Abyssinian Violet Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Violet, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with white or purple flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in moist meadows, open woodlands, and along streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Viola abyssinica is used in traditional medicine to treat insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness. It is also used as an insect repellent and to make a tea that can be used to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola abyssinica is a small, white, five-petaled bloom with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Viola abyssinica is native to Ethiopia and can be found in grasslands and woodlands.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33800261: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.