Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
424595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fl. Graec. Prodr. 1: 146 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423927

Common Names

  • Viola Gracilis
  • Graceful Violet
  • Graceful Pansy

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Synonyms

  • Viola olympica Boiss. [unknown]
  • Viola calycina Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]

Description

Viola gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis 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 gracilis 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 gracilis: 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 gracilis

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

Viola gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola gracilis?

Viola gracilis

What is the common name of Viola gracilis?

Slender Violet

Where is Viola gracilis found?

Viola gracilis is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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