Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mercurii
ID:
424176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orph. ex Halácsy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 61: 497 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423508

Common Names

  • Viola mercurii
  • Mercurius' Violet
  • Mountain Violet

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Description

Viola mercurii (also called Mercury's Violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has heart-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It usually grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola mercurii has small, white to purple flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola mercurii is a perennial plant that is best grown in partial shade to full shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is also known as Mercury's Violet.

Where to Find Viola mercurii

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

Viola mercurii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola mercurii?

Viola mercurii

What is the common name of Viola mercurii?

Mercury's violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola mercurii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2459508: Based on the initial data import
Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.
Theodoros Georgios Orphanides (1817-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orph.' in the authors string.