Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatior
ID:
424750

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Novit. Fl. Svec. , ed. 2: 277 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424082

Common Names

  • Viola elatior
  • Tall Violet
  • Tall Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola persicifolia Schreb. [unknown]
  • Viola montana L. [unknown]
  • Viola procera Pall. ex Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Viola danubialis Borbás [unknown]
  • Viola hornemanniana Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Viola subpubescens Borbás [unknown]
  • Viola canina montana (L.) Fr. [unknown]
  • Viola stipulacea Fr. ex Hartm. [unknown]
  • Viola fedtschenkoana W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola fedtschenkoana fedtschenkoana [unknown]
  • Viola sylvestris turkestanica W.Becker [unknown]

Description

Viola elatior (also called the Tall Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern United States. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viola elatior is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola elatior has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola elatior 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 elatior

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

Viola elatior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola elatior?

Viola elatior

What type of plant is Viola elatior?

Perennial herb

Where is Viola elatior native to?

Europe

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