Status:
valid
Authors:
Strobl
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 64: 709 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423830
Common Names
- Viola Pseudogracilis
- False Slender Violet
- False Slender Blue Violet
Description
Viola pseudogracilis (also called Slender Blue Violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist woodlands and meadows. Its flowers are blue and white with five petals and its leaves are heart-shaped and arranged in a basal rosette.
Uses & Benefits
Viola pseudogracilis 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viola pseudogracilis sub. cassinensis (Strobl) Merxm. & A.F.W.Schmidt
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola pseudogracilis is white with yellowish veins, and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola pseudogracilis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.
Where to Find Viola pseudogracilis
Viola pseudogracilis can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Viola pseudogracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola pseudogracilis?
Viola pseudogracilis
What is the common name of Viola pseudogracilis?
Slender Blue Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola pseudogracilis?
Woodlands, meadows, and grassy areas
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,