Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
751120

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Le Jol.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Sci. Nat. Cherbourg 7: 27 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750453

Common Names

  • Viola nana
  • Viola arvensis
  • Viola odorata

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Description

Viola nana (also called Dwarf Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to Europe, found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in temperate climates.

Uses & Benefits

Viola nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola nana is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola nana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Where to Find Viola nana

Viola nana can be found in the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Viola nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola nana?

Viola nana

What is the common name of Viola nana?

Dwarf Violet

What is the family of Viola nana?

Violaceae

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Auguste le Jolis (1823-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Jol.' in the authors string.