Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boissieuana
ID:
426831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 16: 127 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426163

Common Names

  • Viola boissieuana
  • Boissier Violet
  • Boissier Sweet Violet

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Description

Viola boissieuana (also called Boissier's Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, ovate leaves and small, purple flowers. It typically grows in moist, grassy habitats, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Viola boissieuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola boissieuana has small, purple flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola boissieuana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Keep the soil moist and provide some shade. The seedlings should be ready to transplant in the garden in late spring.

Where to Find Viola boissieuana

Viola boissieuana is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Viola boissieuana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola boissieuana?

Viola boissieuana

What is the common name of Viola boissieuana?

Boissier's Violet

What is the family of Viola boissieuana?

Violaceae

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,