Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perreniformis
ID:
1325398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.G.Adams) R.J.Little & Leiper

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 9: 82 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337852

Common Names

  • Viola perreniformis
  • Perreniform Viola
  • Viola

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Description

Viola perreniformis (also called Perren's Violet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and heart-shaped leaves. It is native to the United States and grows in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola perreniformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola perreniformis flowers are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola perreniformis is a perennial herb that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Viola perreniformis

Viola perreniformis is native to the temperate forests of North America.

Viola perreniformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola perreniformis?

Viola perreniformis

What are the common names of Viola perreniformis?

Perren's Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola perreniformis?

Tropical moist montane forests

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

Laurence George Adams (1929-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Adams' in the authors string.
R. John Little: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Little' in the authors string.
Glenn Leiper: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leiper' in the authors string.