Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuetz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 46 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423518
Common Names
- Viola nemoralis
- Wood Violet
- Common Dog Violet
Synonyms
- Viola poltavensis Vl.V.Nikitin [unknown]
Description
Viola nemoralis (also called Wood 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 nemoralis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viola nemoralis sub. abbreviata (Vl.V.Nikitin) Vl.V.Nikitin
Viola nemoralis var. abbreviata Vl.V.Nikitin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola nemoralis 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 nemoralis 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 Wood Violet.
Where to Find Viola nemoralis
Viola nemoralis is native to Europe and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Viola nemoralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola nemoralis?
Viola nemoralis
What is the common name of Viola nemoralis?
Wood violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola nemoralis?
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,