Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
painteri
ID:
1241346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose & House

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. U. S. Natl. Mus. 29: 443 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240684

Common Names

  • Viola painteri
  • Painter's Viola
  • Painter's Violet

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Description

Viola painteri (also called Painter's Violet, among many other common names) is a small herb native to North America. It has small, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, sheltered areas in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola painteri is an ornamental plant that is used to attract butterflies and other pollinators to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Viola painteri are small and purple. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola painteri is a perennial herb native to the United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Viola painteri

Viola painteri can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Nevada.

Viola painteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola painteri?

Viola painteri

What type of plant is Viola painteri?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Viola painteri?

Woodlands, rocky slopes, and meadows

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-50108445: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.
Homer Doliver House (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'House' in the authors string.