Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentina
ID:
427242

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Becker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 184 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426574

Common Names

  • Argentina Viola
  • Argentina Violet
  • Argentina Violette

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Description

Viola argentina (also called 'Argentine Violet', among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. 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 argentina is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola argentina 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 argentina can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Viola argentina

Viola argentina can be found in the Andes Mountains in South America.

Viola argentina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola argentina?

Viola argentina

What is the common name of Viola argentina?

Argentine Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola argentina?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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,