Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
745672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.S.Chen & Q.E.Yang

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 159: 350 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745005

Common Names

  • Viola Nitida
  • Shining Violet
  • Shining Violet

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Description

Viola nitida (also called Shiny Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry scrublands and grasslands. It is a small herb, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Viola nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola nitida is a small, white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola nitida is a perennial plant native to China. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of soil types and is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Viola nitida

Viola nitida can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Viola nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola nitida?

Viola nitida

What is the family of Viola nitida?

Violaceae

What is the common name of Viola nitida?

Shiny Violet

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

Qin Er Yang (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.E.Yang' in the authors string.
You Sheng Chen (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Chen' in the authors string.