Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 135 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423994
Common Names
- Viola dasyphylla
- Dense-leaved Violet
- Dasyphylla Violet
Synonyms
- Viola lologensis (W.Becker) J.M.Watson [unknown]
- Viola cotyledon lologensis W.Becker [unknown]
Description
Viola dasyphylla (also called Hairy Violet, Hairy-leaved 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 dasyphylla has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola dasyphylla has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola dasyphylla 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 dasyphylla
Viola dasyphylla can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Viola dasyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola dasyphylla?
Viola dasyphylla
What type of plant is Viola dasyphylla?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Viola dasyphylla 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,