Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 936 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426651
Common Names
- Biflora Viola
- Biflora Violet
- Biflora Violette
Synonyms
- Viola crassa Makino [unknown]
- Viola avatschensis W.Becker & Hultén [unknown]
- Dischidium biflorum Opiz [unknown]
- Viola biflora biflora [unknown]
- Viola tayemonii Hayata [unknown]
- Viola biflora nudicaulis W.Becker [unknown]
- Viola biflora hirsuta W.Becker [unknown]
- Viola kanoi Sasaki [unknown]
- Viola biflora valdepilosa Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
- Viola nudicaulis (W.Beck.) S.Y.Chen [unknown]
- Viola reniformis Wall. [unknown]
- Viola schulzeana W.Becker [unknown]
- Viola biflora biflora [unknown]
- Viola manaslensis Maekawa [unknown]
- Viola biflora acuminata Maxim. [unknown]
- Viola chingiana W.Becker [unknown]
- Viola wallichiana brevicornis W.Becker [unknown]
- Viola crassa alpicola Hid.Takah. [unknown]
- Viola crassa borealis Hid.Takah. [unknown]
- Viola crassa yatsugatakeana Hid.Takah. [unknown]
- Viola biflora avatschensis (W.Beck. & Hult.) Tzvelev [unknown]
- Viola crassa tayemonii (Hayata) S.S.Ying [unknown]
- Viola biflora akaishiensis Hid.Takah. & Ohba [unknown]
- Viola crassa alpicola (Hid.Takah.) T.Shimizu [unknown]
- Viola crassa borealis (Hid.Takah.) T.Shimizu [unknown]
- Viola crassa yatsugatakeana (Hid.Takah.) T.Shimizu [unknown]
Description
Viola biflora (also called 'Two-flowered 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 biflora 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 biflora sub. carlottae Calder & Roy L.Taylor
Viola biflora var. rockiana (W.Becker) Y.S.Chen
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola biflora is a purple-blue, two-petaled flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola biflora 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 biflora
Viola biflora can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Viola biflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola biflora?
Viola biflora
What is the common name of Viola biflora?
Viola biflora
What is the natural habitat of Viola biflora?
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,