Viola incisa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 302 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424233
Common Names
- Viola incisa
- Cut-leaved Violet
- Cut-lobed Violet
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- Viola dissecta incisa (Turcz.) Y.S.Chen [unknown]
Description
Viola incisa (also called Cut-leaved Violet, Common Meadow Violet, and Sweet Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola incisa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola incisa has small, purple flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have heart-shaped leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola incisa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade. Replant the divisions immediately.
Where to Find Viola incisa
Viola incisa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, France, and Italy.
Viola incisa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola incisa?
Viola incisa
What type of plant is Viola incisa?
It is a type of wildflower.
Where is Viola incisa found?
It is found in meadows and forests 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2460506: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.