Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arsenica
ID:
427357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beck

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Jahreskat. Wiener Bot. Tauschanst. 1894: 6 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426689

Common Names

  • Arsenic Violet
  • Arsenic Pansy
  • Violet Arsenic

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Description

Viola arsenica (also called Arsenic Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Viola arsenica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola arsenica is a purple-blue, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola arsenica is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination, which can take up to two weeks. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they have established, which can take up to two months.

Where to Find Viola arsenica

Viola arsenica is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Viola arsenica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola arsenica?

Viola arsenica

What is the common name of Viola arsenica?

Arsenic Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola arsenica?

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,