Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
424032

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 934 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423364

Common Names

  • Viola odorata
  • Fragrant Violet
  • Fragrant Viola

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Synonyms

  • Viola officinalis Crantz [unknown]
  • Viola odora Neck. [unknown]
  • Viola sarmentosa M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Viola propinqua Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola pirottae Chiov. [unknown]
  • Viola plantaginea Webb ex Christ [unknown]
  • Viola pseudosuavis Schur [unknown]
  • Viola floribunda Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola cyclophylla Gand. [unknown]
  • Viola favratii Hausskn. ex Favrat [unknown]
  • Viola maderensis Lowe [unknown]
  • Viola incompta Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola hortensis Schur [unknown]
  • Viola jucunda Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola vinealis Boreau [unknown]
  • Viola vilmoriniana Delacour & Mottet [unknown]
  • Viola suavissima Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola subcarnea Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola sulfurea Cariot [unknown]
  • Viola steveni Besser ex Fauc. [unknown]
  • Viola spectabilis K.Richt. [unknown]
  • Viola suaveolens Schur [unknown]
  • Viola consimilis Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola austriaca A.Kern. & Jos.Kern. [unknown]
  • Viola odorata odorata [unknown]
  • Viola wiedemannii Boiss. [unknown]
  • Viola odorata maderensis (Lowe) G.Kunkel [unknown]
  • Viola odorata incompta (Jord.) Espeut [unknown]
  • Viola odorata albiflora Pančić [unknown]

Description

Viola odorata (also called Sweet Violet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Viola odorata is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye and for tanning leather.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola odorata sub. stolonifera (J.J.Rodr.) Orell & Romo
Viola odorata var. barraui O.Bolòs & Vigo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola odorata has small, purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola odorata is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall and should be lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 12-15 inches apart.

Where to Find Viola odorata

Viola odorata is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Viola odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola odorata?

Viola odorata

What is the family of Viola odorata?

Violaceae

What is the common name of Viola odorata?

Sweet 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