Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
1145102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kellogg

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Pacific 1855 [2 Feb 1855]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144440

Common Names

  • Viola purpurea
  • Purple Violet
  • Purple Viola

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Description

Viola purpurea (also called Common Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to North America, where it can be found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Viola purpurea is used in traditional medicine to treat insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness. It is also used as an insect repellent and to make a tea that can be used to treat digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola purpurea var. venosa (S.Watson) Brainerd
Viola purpurea var. aurea (Kellogg) M.S.Baker ex Jeps.
Viola purpurea var. integrifolia (M.S.Baker & J.C.Clausen) J.T.Howell
Viola purpurea var. dimorpha (M.S.Baker & J.C.Clausen) J.T.Howell
Viola purpurea var. mohavensis (M.S.Baker & J.C.Clausen) J.T.Howell
Viola purpurea var. mesophyta (M.S.Baker & J.C.Clausen) J.T.Howell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola purpurea is purple. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola purpurea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn, when the clumps become overcrowded. It is best to divide the clumps in spring when the foliage is just starting to emerge.

Where to Find Viola purpurea

Viola purpurea can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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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