Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbiculata
ID:
1145329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Geyer ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 2: 1208 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144667

Common Names

  • Orbiculate Violet
  • Orbiculate Blue Violet
  • Orbiculate Stream Violet

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Description

Viola orbiculata (also called round-leaved violet, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. It has round-shaped leaves and purple flowers. It is found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Viola orbiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and relieving pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola orbiculata is purple and tubular in shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola orbiculata is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in early spring. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Plant the cuttings in a pot filled with a mix of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Viola orbiculata

Viola orbiculata is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodlands.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33800445: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.
Karl Andreas Geyer (1809-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geyer' in the authors string.