Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
427093

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besser

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Volh. : 10 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426425

Common Names

  • Collina Violet
  • Collina Viola
  • Collina

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Synonyms

  • Viola obscura Schur [unknown]
  • Viola microdonta Chang [unknown]
  • Viola propera Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola gymnocarpa Janka [unknown]
  • Viola valesiaca Hausskn. ex Favrat [unknown]
  • Viola centronum H.Perrier ex W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola atrichocarpa Borbás [unknown]
  • Viola hirta collina (Besser) Regel [unknown]
  • Viola collina collina [unknown]
  • Viola crassicalcarata Ching J.Wang [unknown]
  • Viola collina intramongolica Ching J.Wang [unknown]
  • Viola collina glabricarpa K.Sun [unknown]

Description

Viola collina (also called Hill 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, purple flowers. It is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Uses & Benefits

Viola collina is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory infections. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola collina 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 collina 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 collina

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

Viola collina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola collina?

Viola collina

What is the common name of Viola collina?

Collina violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola collina?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,