Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canadensis
ID:
427276

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 936 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426608

Common Names

  • Canadensis Viola
  • Canadensis Violet
  • Canadensis Violette

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Synonyms

  • Viola negulosa Greene [unknown]
  • Viola albiflora Link [unknown]
  • Viola canadensis canadensis [unknown]
  • Viola rydbergii Greene [unknown]
  • Lophion rydbergii Nieuwl. & Lunell [unknown]
  • Viola neomexicana Greene [unknown]
  • Viola canadensis neomexicana (Greene) House [unknown]
  • Lophion canadense Spach [unknown]
  • Viola muriculata Greene [unknown]
  • Viola geminiflora Greene [unknown]
  • Viola canadensis rydbergii (Greene) House [unknown]
  • Viola canadensis pubens Farw. [unknown]
  • Viola canadensis scariosa Porter [unknown]
  • Viola canadensis neomexicana (Greene) House in Rydb. [deprecated]

Description

Viola canadensis (also called 'Canada Violet', among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. 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 canadensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola canadensis var. rugulosa (Greene) C.L.Hitchc.
Viola canadensis var. scopulorum A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola canadensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a white center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola canadensis 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 canadensis

Viola canadensis can be found in North America, including parts of Canada and the United States.

Viola canadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola canadensis?

Viola canadensis

What is the common name of Viola canadensis?

Canada Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola canadensis?

Woodlands and meadows

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