Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 66 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280437
Common Names
- Viola Hederacea
- Hederacea Viola
- Hederacea's Viola
Description
Viola hederacea (also called Ivy-leaved Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves and small, purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola hederacea is used for ornamental purposes, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola hederacea has small, purple flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola hederacea is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Viola hederacea
Viola hederacea can be found in East Asia.
Viola hederacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola hederacea?
Viola hederacea
What is the common name of Viola hederacea?
Ivy-leaved Violet
What is the habitat of Viola hederacea?
Woodlands, grasslands, and rocky areas
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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Agatea pancheri,
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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,