Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mearnsii
ID:
424144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 201 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423476

Common Names

  • Viola mearnsii
  • Mearns' Violet
  • Mountain Violet

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Description

Viola mearnsii (also called Mearns' Violet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 30cm tall. It is native to western North America, and is found in moist meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola mearnsii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola mearnsii is a small, yellow-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola mearnsii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, water them regularly and fertilize them every few weeks. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant the divisions in a sunny location.

Where to Find Viola mearnsii

Viola mearnsii is native to Europe and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Viola mearnsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola mearnsii?

Viola mearnsii

What is the common name of Viola mearnsii?

Mearns' violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola mearnsii?

Mountainous regions

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,