Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
424655

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ging.) W.Becker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 21: 372 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423987

Common Names

  • Viola diversifolia
  • Diverse-leaved Violet
  • Diversifolia Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola lapeyrouseana (Rouy & Foucaud) A.W.Hill [unknown]
  • Viola cenisia lapeyrouseana Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
  • Viola cenisia diversifolia Ging. [unknown]

Description

Viola diversifolia (also called Variable-Leaved Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola diversifolia 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 diversifolia 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 diversifolia 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 diversifolia

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

Viola diversifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola diversifolia?

Viola diversifolia

What type of plant is Viola diversifolia?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Viola diversifolia 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2460179: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Becker (1874-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Becker' in the authors string.
Frédéric Charles Jean Gingins de la Sarraz (1790-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ging.' in the authors string.