Status:
valid
Authors:
Lam.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1779
Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. 2: 679 (1779)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424278
Common Names
- Viola hispida
- Hairy Violet
- Hairy Blue Violet
Synonyms
- Viola pesneaui J.Lloyd [unknown]
- Viola rothomagensis Desf. [unknown]
- Mnemion hirsutum Spach [unknown]
- Viola cryana Royer ex Gillot [unknown]
- Viola kitaibeliana cryana (Royer ex Gillot) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
- Viola kitaibeliana rothomagensis (Desf.) Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]
- Viola hispida cryana (Royer ex Gillot) P.Fourn. [unknown]
- Viola hispida rothomagensis (Desf.) P.Fourn. [unknown]
- Viola gracilis cryana P.Fourn. [unknown]
Description
Viola hispida (also called Hispid Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola hispida has small, white flowers with yellow centers and purple veins. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and purple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola hispida can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and can be grown in wet soils.
Where to Find Viola hispida
Viola hispida can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Viola hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola hispida?
Viola hispida
What type of plant is Viola hispida?
It is a type of wildflower.
Where is Viola hispida found?
It is found in meadows and grasslands in Europe and 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,