Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
praemorsa
ID:
424390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1254 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423722

Common Names

  • Viola praemorsa
  • Cut-leaved Violet
  • Cut-leaved Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola nuttallii praemorsa (Douglas) S.Watson [unknown]
  • Viola praemorsa praemorsa [unknown]
  • Viola praemorsa praemorsa [unknown]
  • Viola nuttallii praemorsa (Douglas) Piper [unknown]
  • Viola erectifolia A.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Viola praemorsa (also called Western Dog 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 praemorsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola praemorsa var. major (Hook.) M.Peck
Viola praemorsa var. flavovirens (Pollard) R.J.Little

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola praemorsa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola praemorsa 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 praemorsa

Viola praemorsa is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, fields, and open woodlands.

Viola praemorsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola praemorsa?

Viola praemorsa

What is the common name of Viola praemorsa?

Praemorsa Violet

What type of plant is Viola praemorsa?

Herbaceous perennial

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-2459799: Based on the initial data import
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.