Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan. : 15 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423571
Common Names
- Viola munbyana
- Munby's Violet
- Mountain Violet
Synonyms
- Viola villaris Sennen & Mauricio [unknown]
- Viola battandieri W.Becker [unknown]
Description
Viola munbyana (also called Munby'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, purple flowers. It usually grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola munbyana 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 munbyana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola munbyana 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 Munby's Violet.
Where to Find Viola munbyana
Viola munbyana can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Viola munbyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola munbyana?
Viola munbyana
What is the common name of Viola munbyana?
Munby's Violet
What type of plant is Viola munbyana?
Herbaceous perennial
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,