Viola congesta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gillies
Source:
ksu
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 3: 144 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426495
Common Names
- Viola congesta
- Congesta Violet
- Congesta Blue Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola congesta (also called Clustered 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 congesta is a small, low-growing plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in potpourri and sachets. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Viola congesta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola congesta 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 congesta
Viola congesta is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Viola congesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola congesta?
Viola congesta
What is the common name of Viola congesta?
Congested Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola congesta?
Grassy slopes and rocky areas
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
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:867930-1: Based on the initial data import