Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aizoon
ID:
426915

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 16: 443 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426247

Common Names

  • Aizoon Violet
  • Aizoon Meadow Violet
  • Aizoon's Violet

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Description

Viola aizoon (also called 'Aizoon Violet', among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Viola aizoon 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 aizoon has small, purple flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola aizoon 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 aizoon

Viola aizoon is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Viola aizoon FAQ

What is Viola aizoon?

Viola aizoon is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae

Where does Viola aizoon grow?

Viola aizoon is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia

What are the uses of Viola aizoon?

Viola aizoon 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,

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