Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
427137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Pug. Pl. Nov. Syr. : 12 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426469

Common Names

  • Viola crassifolia
  • Crassifolia Violet
  • Crassifolia Blue Violet

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Description

Viola crassifolia (also called Thick-leaved 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 crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola crassifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a white center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola crassifolia 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 crassifolia

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

Viola crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola crassifolia?

Viola crassifolia

What is the common name of Viola crassifolia?

Thick-leaved Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola crassifolia?

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,