Status:
valid
Authors:
Skottsb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 56(5): 266 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423592
Common Names
- Viola sacculus
- Sacculus Viola
- Viola
Synonyms
- Viola patagonica W.Becker [unknown]
- Viola squamulosa W.Becker [unknown]
- Viola auritella W.Becker [unknown]
Description
Viola sacculus (also called Sacculus 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 sacculus 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 sacculus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola sacculus 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 Sacculus Violet.
Where to Find Viola sacculus
Viola sacculus can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Viola sacculus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola sacculus?
Viola sacculus
What is the family of Viola sacculus?
Violaceae
Where is Viola sacculus native to?
Central and South 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,