Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
424521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oudem.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 3: 74 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423853

Common Names

  • Viola Glaucescens
  • Gray Violet
  • Gray Pansy

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Description

Viola glaucescens (also called Glaucous 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 heart-shaped and arranged in a basal rosette.

Uses & Benefits

Viola glaucescens 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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens: 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 glaucescens

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

Viola glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola glaucescens?

Viola glaucescens

What is the common name of Viola glaucescens?

Glaucous Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola glaucescens?

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,