Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 935 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426581
Common Names
- Arborescens Viola
- Arborescens Violet
- Arborescens Violette
Synonyms
- Viola saxicola Schult. [unknown]
- Viola fruticans Bubani [unknown]
- Viola longiviola Pourr. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Viola suberosa Desf. [unknown]
Description
Viola arborescens (also called 'Tree Violet', among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, usually white or yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola arborescens is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola arborescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a white center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, toothed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola arborescens is a perennial herb that grows from a rhizome. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Viola arborescens
Viola arborescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Viola arborescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola arborescens?
Viola arborescens
What is the common name of Viola arborescens?
Tree Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola arborescens?
Woodlands and meadows
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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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,