Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contempta
ID:
427182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Lyon, Sect. Sci. 1: 24 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426514

Common Names

  • Viola contempta
  • Contempta Violet
  • Contempta Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Mnemion contemptum Fourr. [unknown]
  • Viola arvensis contempta (Jord.) Espeut [unknown]
  • Viola contempta lactea Vl.V.Nikitin [deprecated]

Description

Viola contempta (also called Contemptuous 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 contempta is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Viola contempta 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 contempta 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 contempta

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

Viola contempta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola contempta?

Viola contempta

What is the common name of Viola contempta?

Contemptuous Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola contempta?

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,