Status:
valid
Authors:
Borbás
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 41: 422 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423778
Common Names
- Viola Pluricaulis
- Many-stemmed Violet
- Many-stemmed Blue Violet
Synonyms
- Viola multicaulis Jord. [unknown]
Description
Viola pluricaulis (also called Many-stemmed Violet, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and short stems with one or two flowers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and typically grows in moist meadows, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Viola pluricaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola pluricaulis has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola pluricaulis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to grow and propagate by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plants in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The plants are drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Viola pluricaulis
Viola pluricaulis is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, fields, and open woodlands.
Viola pluricaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola pluricaulis?
Viola pluricaulis
What is the common name of Viola pluricaulis?
Many-stemmed Violet
What is the family of Viola pluricaulis?
Violaceae
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,