Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
424246

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schmidt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Neuere Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. 1: 60 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423578

Common Names

  • Viola rupestris
  • Rock Violet
  • Mountain Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola riphaea J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Viola saxigena Schur [unknown]
  • Viola purpurascens F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Viola glauca M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Viola livida Kit. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Viola krokeri J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Viola cinerascens Kern. [unknown]
  • Viola balbisii Re [unknown]
  • Viola arenaria DC. [unknown]
  • Viola aprica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Viola canina rupestris (F.W.Schmidt) Regel [unknown]
  • Viola rupestris arenaria (DC.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Viola rupestris glabra Popov [unknown]
  • Viola rupestris bolosii P.Monts. [unknown]

Description

Viola rupestris (also called Rock 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, yellow flowers. It usually grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Viola rupestris 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola rupestris var. glaberrima Murb.
Viola rupestris sub. orioli-bolosii Molero, L.Sáez & L.Villar
Viola rupestris var. himalayensis (W.Becker) S.P.Banerjee & Pramanik

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola rupestris 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 rupestris 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 the Rock Violet.

Where to Find Viola rupestris

Viola rupestris can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Viola rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola rupestris?

Viola rupestris

What is the common name of Viola rupestris?

Rock Violet

What type of plant is Viola rupestris?

Herbaceous perennial

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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