Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canina
ID:
427206

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 935 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426538

Common Names

  • Viola canina
  • Canina Violet
  • Canina Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola neglecta F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Viola schmidtiana Schult. [unknown]
  • Viola ramosa Gaterau [unknown]
  • Viola pseudocanina Schur [unknown]
  • Viola radicans DC. ex Ging. [unknown]
  • Viola flavicornis Sm. [unknown]
  • Viola filipes Greene [unknown]
  • Viola ericetorum Schrad. ex Link [unknown]
  • Viola leucoceras Borbás ex Murr [unknown]
  • Viola lucorum Lange [unknown]
  • Viola intermedia Krock. [unknown]
  • Viola albertina Greene [unknown]
  • Viola cetia Beck ex Borbás [unknown]
  • Viola apetala F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Viola canina caulescens Tosco ex G.Ariello & Bellia [unknown]

Description

Viola canina (also called Dog 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 canina is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola canina sub. schultzii (Billot) Kirschl.
Viola canina sub. montana (L.) Hartm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Viola canina are white or pale blue, with a yellow center and a short spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola canina is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Viola canina

Viola canina is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Viola canina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola canina?

Viola canina

What is the common name of Viola canina?

Dog Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola canina?

Woodlands and grasslands

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