Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 934 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423911
Common Names
- Viola Hirta
- Hairy Violet
- Hairy Pansy
Synonyms
- Viola rubra Aubl. ex Steud. [unknown]
- Viola foudrasi Jord. [unknown]
- Viola hebecarpa Schur [unknown]
- Viola hirsuta Crantz [unknown]
- Viola drymeia Schur [unknown]
- Viola maillardii Souché [unknown]
- Viola hirto-alba Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
- Viola abortiva Jord. [unknown]
- Viola calcarea Gregory [unknown]
- Viola hirta brevifimbriata W.Beck [unknown]
- Viola hirta gymnocarpa Beck [unknown]
Description
Viola hirta (also called Hairy 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 hirta 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 hirta 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Viola hirta: 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 hirta
Viola hirta can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Viola hirta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola hirta?
Viola hirta
What is the common name of Viola hirta?
Hairy Violet
Where is Viola hirta found?
Viola hirta 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,