Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sagittata
ID:
1145350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
tro

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 3: 287 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144688

Common Names

  • Viola Sagittata
  • Arrow-Leaved Violet
  • Sagittata

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Description

Viola sagittata (also called arrow-leaved violet, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. It has arrow-shaped leaves and purple flowers. It is found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Viola sagittata is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola sagittata var. ovata (Nutt.) Torr. & A.Gray
Viola sagittata for. umbelliflora (Fernald) Scoggan

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola sagittata has flowers that are usually blue, purple, or white with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola sagittata is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in early spring. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Plant the cuttings in a pot filled with a mix of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Viola sagittata

Viola sagittata can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams in eastern 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,

References