Status:
valid
Authors:
Palib.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 17(1): 30 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144431
Common Names
- Viola albida
- White Violet
- White Viola
Description
Viola albida (also called White 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 albida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal herb for treating anxiety, insomnia, and restlessness.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viola albida var. takahashii (Nakai) Nakai
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Viola albida are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Where to Find Viola albida
Viola albida can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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,