Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niederleinii
ID:
424210

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Becker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 184 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423542

Common Names

  • Viola niederleinii
  • Niederlein's Violet
  • Mountain Violet

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Description

Viola niederleinii (also called Niederlein's Violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. 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 niederleinii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola niederleinii 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 niederleinii 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 Niederlein's Violet.

Where to Find Viola niederleinii

Viola niederleinii is native to the Himalayas and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Viola niederleinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola niederleinii?

Viola niederleinii

What is the common name of Viola niederleinii?

Niederlein's Violet

What type of plant is Viola niederleinii?

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,