Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
424250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 1: 324 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423582

Common Names

  • Viola rupicola
  • Rupicolous Violet
  • Mountain Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola effusa W.Becker [unknown]

Description

Viola rupicola (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, purple flowers. It usually grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Viola rupicola 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 rupicola 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 rupicola 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-loving Violet.

Where to Find Viola rupicola

Viola rupicola can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Viola rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola rupicola?

Viola rupicola

What is the family of Viola rupicola?

Violaceae

Where is Viola rupicola native to?

Western North America

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,