Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 936 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423441
Common Names
- Viola mirabilis
- Wonderful Violet
- Mountain Violet
Description
Viola mirabilis (also called Marvelous Violet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the temperate forests of North America, from Alaska to California. It grows in moist meadows, stream banks, and open woodlands, up to an altitude of 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Viola mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola mirabilis has yellow or white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate-shaped, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola mirabilis is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and size. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Viola mirabilis
Viola mirabilis is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Viola mirabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola mirabilis?
Viola mirabilis
What are the common names of Viola mirabilis?
Common names of Viola mirabilis include wonderful violet, wonderful yellow violet, and wonderful violets.
Where is Viola mirabilis found?
Viola mirabilis is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in the eastern United States and Canada.
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,