Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arvensis
ID:
427344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1770

Citation Micro:
Prod. Stirp. Gott. : 73 (1770)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426676

Common Names

  • Arvensis Viola
  • Arvensis Violet
  • Arvensis Violette

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Synonyms

  • Viola segetalis Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola gracilescens Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola deseglisei Jord. ex Boreau [unknown]
  • Viola latifolia Drabble [unknown]
  • Viola agrestis Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola aurasiaca Pomel [unknown]
  • Viola atlantica Pomel [unknown]
  • Viola arvatica Jord. [unknown]
  • Mnemion segetale Fourr. [unknown]
  • Mnemion obtusifolium Fourr. [unknown]
  • Mnemion gracilescens Fourr. [unknown]
  • Mnemion arvense (Murray) Nieuwl. & Kaczm. [unknown]
  • Mnemion agreste Fourr. [unknown]
  • Viola tricolor arvensis (Murray) DC. [unknown]
  • Viola arvensis arvensis [unknown]

Description

Viola arvensis (also called Field Violet, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with white to pinkish-purple flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Viola arvensis is a small, low-growing plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in potpourri and sachets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola arvensis sub. megalantha Nauenb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola arvensis 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 arvensis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Viola arvensis

Viola arvensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Viola arvensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola arvensis?

Viola arvensis

What is the common name of Viola arvensis?

Viola arvensis

What is the natural habitat of Viola arvensis?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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