Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
424825

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 934 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424157

Common Names

  • Viola lanceolata
  • Lanceolate Violet
  • Lanceolata Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola attenuata Sweet [unknown]
  • Viola lanceolata lanceolata [unknown]
  • Viola lanceolata lanceolata [unknown]
  • Viola dentriculosa Pollard [unknown]

Description

Viola lanceolata (also called the Lanceolate 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 lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola lanceolata sub. vittata (Greene) N.H.Russell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola lanceolata has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola lanceolata 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 lanceolata

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

Viola lanceolata FAQ

What type of plant is Viola lanceolata?

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

Where is Viola lanceolata native to?

Viola lanceolata is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Viola lanceolata?

Viola lanceolata 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