Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riviniana
ID:
424273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Iconogr. Bot. Pl. Crit. 1: 81 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423605

Common Names

  • Viola riviniana
  • Riviniana Viola
  • Viola

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Synonyms

  • Viola riviniana prolifera Valentine [unknown]
  • Viola riviniana sobolifera Valentine [unknown]
  • Viola riviniana minor (Murbeck ex Greg.) Valentine [unknown]
  • Viola puberula Lange [unknown]
  • Viola guffroyi Rouy [unknown]
  • Viola silvatica Fr. ex C.Hartm. [unknown]
  • Viola silana Merino [unknown]
  • Viola subsessilifolia Lázaro Ibiza [unknown]
  • Viola broussonetiana Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Viola riviniana minor (Murb. ex E.S.Gregory) Valentine [unknown]
  • Viola riviniana minor Murb. ex E.S.Gregory [unknown]
  • Viola riviniana leucocentra Pinkw. [unknown]

Description

Viola riviniana (also called Rivin's Violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has heart-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It usually grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Viola riviniana is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola riviniana has small, white to purple flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola riviniana is a perennial plant that is best grown in partial shade to full shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is also known as Rivin's Violet.

Where to Find Viola riviniana

Viola riviniana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Viola riviniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola riviniana?

Viola riviniana

What is the family of Viola riviniana?

Violaceae

Where is Viola riviniana native to?

Europe

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