Viola poetica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Spruner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 6: 21 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423773
Common Names
- Viola Poetica
- Poet's Violet
- Poet's Blue Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola poetica (also called Poet'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 poetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola poetica 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola poetica 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 poetica
Viola poetica is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, fields, and open woodlands.
Viola poetica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola poetica?
Viola poetica
What is the common name of Viola poetica?
Poet's Violet
What is the family of Viola poetica?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2459864: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm von Spruner (1805-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruner' in the authors string.