Status:
valid
Authors:
Murr
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 16: 3 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423774
Common Names
- Viola Poelliana
- Poell's Violet
- Poell's Blue Violet
Description
Viola poelliana (also called Poell's 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 poelliana 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
The flower of Viola poelliana is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola poelliana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Viola poelliana
Viola poelliana is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, fields, and open woodlands.
Viola poelliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola poelliana?
Viola poelliana
What is the common name of Viola poelliana?
Poell's Violet
What is the family of Viola poelliana?
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,