Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
424554

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Reise Kreta 2: 320 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423886

Common Names

  • Viola Fragrans
  • Fragrant Violet
  • Fragrant Pansy

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Description

Viola fragrans (also called Fragrant Violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. Its flowers are blue and white with five petals and its leaves are heart-shaped and arranged in a basal rosette.

Uses & Benefits

Viola fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used to make paper and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola fragrans is a small, white to purple-tinged, five-petaled corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown to black nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have a single, erect leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Viola fragrans: This plant is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Viola fragrans

Viola fragrans can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and Turkey.

Viola fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola fragrans?

Viola fragrans

What type of plant is Viola fragrans?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Viola fragrans 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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