Status:
valid
Authors:
Degen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 64: 710 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423986
Common Names
- Viola doerfleri
- Doerfler's Violet
- Doerfler's Blue Violet
Description
Viola doerfleri (also called Doerfler's 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 doerfleri 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
The flower of Viola doerfleri is white with yellowish veins, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola doerfleri 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 doerfleri
Viola doerfleri can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Viola doerfleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola doerfleri?
Viola doerfleri
What is the common name of Viola doerfleri?
Doerfler's Violet
Where is Viola doerfleri found?
Viola doerfleri is found in Europe
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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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,