Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
427249

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

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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.

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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

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