Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
427077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad. ex Rchb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. 2: 709 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426409

Common Names

  • Chrysantha Violet
  • Chrysantha Viola
  • Chrysantha

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Description

Viola chrysantha (also called Golden Violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It has a low-growing habit and produces small, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Uses & Benefits

Viola chrysantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola chrysantha has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola chrysantha is a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is easy to grow from seed and does best in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Viola chrysantha

Viola chrysantha is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, sandy soils in meadows and grasslands.

Viola chrysantha FAQ

What is Viola chrysantha?

Viola chrysantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae

Where does Viola chrysantha grow?

Viola chrysantha is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia

What are the uses of Viola chrysantha?

Viola chrysantha has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties

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

Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:867890-1: Based on the initial data import