Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lactea
ID:
424798

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
English Botany vii. t. 445 (1798).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424130

Common Names

  • Viola lactea
  • Milky Violet
  • White Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola lamiifolia Pritz. [unknown]

Description

Viola lactea (also called the Milky Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern Mediterranean. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viola lactea is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola lactea has small, white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple veins. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and purple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola lactea 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 lactea

Viola lactea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, France, and Italy.

Viola lactea FAQ

What type of plant is Viola lactea?

Viola lactea is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family.

Where is Viola lactea native to?

Viola lactea is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Viola lactea?

Viola lactea is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, heart-shaped leaves and white to purple flowers.

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