Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
najadum
ID:
424229

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wein

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 17 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423561

Common Names

  • Viola najadum
  • Najadum Violet
  • Mountain Violet

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Description

Viola najadum (also called Water 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, yellow flowers. It usually grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola najadum 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 najadum 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 the Najad's Violet.

Where to Find Viola najadum

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

Viola najadum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola najadum?

Viola najadum

What is the common name of Viola najadum?

Najadum Violet

What type of plant is Viola najadum?

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,