Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
1285395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 1: 7 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284733

Common Names

  • Viola cinerea
  • Ashen Violet
  • Viola cinerea

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Description

Viola cinerea (also called Ashy Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is native to California, and is found in dry, open areas. It is an annual herb with a creeping stem and flowers that are up to 1 cm long. The flowers are white or pink in color with a yellow center.

Uses & Benefits

Viola cinerea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Viola cinerea are small and purple. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola cinerea is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers partial shade and can tolerate some sun.

Where to Find Viola cinerea

Viola cinerea can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.

Viola cinerea FAQ

What is the common name of Viola cinerea?

Ashy Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola cinerea?

Woodlands, meadows, and fields

What is the scientific name of Viola cinerea?

Viola cinerea

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,

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