Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dacica
ID:
424672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borbás

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Magyar Növényt. Lapok 13: 79 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424004

Common Names

  • Viola dacica
  • Dacian Violet
  • Dacian Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola polyodonta W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola prolixa (Adamovic) Pančić ex W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola declinata prolixa Adamovic [unknown]

Description

Viola dacica (also called Dacian Violet, Common Meadow Violet, and Sweet Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola dacica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola dacica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola dacica is a low-growing, perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found in moist, shady soils in woodlands and forests. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divided plants should be planted in a moist, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.

Where to Find Viola dacica

Viola dacica can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Viola dacica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola dacica?

Viola dacica

What type of plant is Viola dacica?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Viola dacica found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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,

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