Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaica
ID:
424456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ramond ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , ed. 3, 4: 803 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423788

Common Names

  • Viola Pyrenaica
  • Pyrenean Violet
  • Pyrenean Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola prenja Beck [unknown]
  • Viola pyrenaica montserratii Fern.Casado & Nava [unknown]

Description

Viola pyrenaica (also called Pyrenean 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 pyrenaica 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 pyrenaica has small, 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 pyrenaica 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 pyrenaica

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

Viola pyrenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola pyrenaica?

Viola pyrenaica

What is the common name of Viola pyrenaica?

Pyrenean Violet

What is the family of Viola pyrenaica?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2459887: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Louis Ramond de Carbonnières (1755-1827): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramond' in the authors string.