Status:
valid
Authors:
Klokov
Source:
cmp
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Fl. RSS Ucr. 7: 632 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426678
Common Names
- Accrescens Viola
- Accrescens Violet
- Accrescens Violette
Synonyms
- Viola pumila orientalis Kupffer [unknown]
Description
Viola accrescens (also called Slender Blue Violet, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with blue to purple flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Viola accrescens is a small, low-growing plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in potpourri and sachets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola accrescens is a purple-blue, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola accrescens is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Viola accrescens
Viola accrescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Viola accrescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola accrescens?
Viola accrescens
What is the common name of Viola accrescens?
Viola accrescens
What is the natural habitat of Viola accrescens?
Grasslands, meadows, and open 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,