Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cotyledon
ID:
427143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ging.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 300 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426475

Common Names

  • Viola cotyledon
  • Cotyledon Violet
  • Cotyledon Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola petraea W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola nassauvioides Phil. [unknown]
  • Viola petraea albida W.Becker [unknown]

Description

Viola cotyledon (also called Common Dog-violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Viola cotyledon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Viola cotyledon are white or pale lilac, with a yellow center and a spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola cotyledon 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 cotyledon

Viola cotyledon is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Viola cotyledon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola cotyledon?

Viola cotyledon

What is the common name of Viola cotyledon?

Cotyledon Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola cotyledon?

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,