Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patrinii
ID:
424049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ging.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 1: 293 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423381

Common Names

  • Viola patrinii
  • Patrin's Violet
  • Patrin's Viola

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Description

Viola patrinii (also called Patrin's 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 patrinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola patrinii var. acuminata (Franch. & Sav.) Makino

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola patrinii has small, white 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 patrinii 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 patrinii

Viola patrinii can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan.

Viola patrinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola patrinii?

Viola patrinii

What is the family of Viola patrinii?

Violaceae

Where is Viola patrinii found?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,