Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumila
ID:
424503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chaix

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 1: 339 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423835

Common Names

  • Viola Pumila
  • Dwarf Violet
  • Dwarf Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola pratensis Mert. & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Viola lancea Poir. [unknown]

Description

Viola pumila (also called Dwarf Violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 5 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 pumila 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 pumila 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola pumila is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. 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 pumila

Viola pumila can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.

Viola pumila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola pumila?

Viola pumila

What is the common name of Viola pumila?

Small Yellow Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola pumila?

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,

References