Viola atropurpurea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leyb.
Source:
tro
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 1858: 159 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144763
Common Names
- Viola atropurpurea
- Atropurpurea Viola
- Viola Dark
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola atropurpurea (also called Dark Purple Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, white to pale blue flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady woodlands and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant and has been used to make traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source for local wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola atropurpurea has small, purple flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola atropurpurea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. It is best grown in full sun in cooler climates and partial shade in warmer climates. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Viola atropurpurea
Viola atropurpurea is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33800682: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Leybold (1827-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leyb.' in the authors string.