Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
426908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Prim. Fl. Galiciae Austriac. 1: 171 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426240

Common Names

  • White Violet
  • Alba Violet
  • Alba Meadow Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola scotophylla Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola praecox Heuff. ex Fuss [unknown]
  • Viola thessala Boiss. & Spruner [unknown]
  • Viola virescens Jord. ex Boreau [unknown]
  • Viola alba albiflora Wiesb. ex Dichtl [unknown]
  • Viola alba violacea Wiesb. ex Dichtl [unknown]

Description

Viola alba (also called 'White 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 alba 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola alba sub. cretica (Boiss. & Heldr.) Marcussen
Viola alba sub. dehnhardtii (Ten.) W.Becker
Viola alba sub. scotophylla (Jord.) Nyman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola alba has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola alba 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 alba

Viola alba is native to Europe and can be found in grassy meadows, heaths, and woodlands.

Viola alba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola alba?

Viola alba

What is the common name of Viola alba?

White violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola alba?

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,