Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
424372

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 5: 391 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423704

Common Names

  • Viola scandens
  • Climbing Violet
  • Climbing Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola nelsonii W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola dichotoma ex Ging. [unknown]
  • Viola lehmannii cordifolia W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola lindeniana Turcz. [unknown]
  • Viola pichinchensis Turcz. [unknown]
  • Viola colombiana W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola scandens hirtella L.B.Sm. & A.Fernández [unknown]
  • Viola scandens integristipula Benoist [unknown]

Description

Viola scandens (also called Climbing Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a climbing habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Viola scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola scandens has yellow or white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate-shaped, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola scandens is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to grow and propagate by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plants in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The plants are drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Viola scandens

Viola scandens can be found in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Viola scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola scandens?

Viola scandens

What is the common name of Viola scandens?

Climbing Violet

What type of plant is Viola scandens?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2459772: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.