Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pusilla
ID:
424448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Not. Natur- Heilk. 23: 277 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423780

Common Names

  • Viola Pusilla
  • Small-flowered Violet
  • Small-flowered Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola stellata Miers [unknown]
  • Viola asterias Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Viola asterias atacamensis Phil. [unknown]
  • Viola asterias caulescens Phil. [unknown]
  • Viola asterias depauperata Phil. [unknown]
  • Viola asterias glabra Phil. [unknown]

Description

Viola pusilla (also called Dwarf 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 pusilla 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

Viola pusilla has small, pale yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola pusilla is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to grow and propagate by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plants in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The plants are drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Viola pusilla

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

Viola pusilla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola pusilla?

Viola pusilla

What is the common name of Viola pusilla?

Small-flowered Violet

What is the family of Viola pusilla?

Violaceae

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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