Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
primulifolia
ID:
424383

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 934 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423715

Common Names

  • Viola primulifolia
  • Primrose-leaved Violet
  • Primrose-leaved Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola senecionis Greene [unknown]
  • Viola reptabunda Greene [unknown]
  • Viola gronovii Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Viola primulifolia acuta (Bigelow) Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Viola primulifolia primulifolia [unknown]
  • Viola acuta Bigelow [unknown]
  • Viola primulifolia villosa (Eaton) N.H.Russell [unknown]
  • Viola primulifolia australis Pollard [unknown]
  • Viola primulifolia villosa Eaton [unknown]

Description

Viola primulifolia (also called Primrose-leaved Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a prostrate habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Viola primulifolia 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 primulifolia 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 primulifolia 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 primulifolia

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

Viola primulifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola primulifolia?

Viola primulifolia

What is the common name of Viola primulifolia?

Primrose-leaved Violet

What type of plant is Viola primulifolia?

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,

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