Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frondosa
ID:
424516

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Mrkvic. : 6 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423848

Common Names

  • Viola Frondosa
  • Fern-leaved Violet
  • Fern-leaved Pansy

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Synonyms

  • Viola zoysii frondosa Velen. [unknown]

Description

Viola frondosa (also called Fern-leaved Violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. Its flowers are blue and white with five petals and its leaves are fern-like and arranged in a basal rosette.

Uses & Benefits

Viola frondosa 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 frondosa 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 frondosa: 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 frondosa

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

Viola frondosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola frondosa?

Viola frondosa

What is the common name of Viola frondosa?

Fern-leaved Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola frondosa?

Woodlands, meadows, and grassy areas

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