Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adunca
ID:
1145081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Cycl. 37: n.º 63 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144419

Common Names

  • Viola
  • Aduncous Viola
  • Aduncous Violet

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Description

Viola adunca (also called Hooked-Spur Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the United States. It is found in moist meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Viola adunca is used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an insect repellent and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola adunca var. bellidifolia (Greene) H.D.Harr.
Viola adunca var. kirkii V.G.Duran

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Viola adunca are small, purple and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola adunca is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Viola adunca

Viola adunca can be found in the eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia and west to Michigan.

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