Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Watson & A.R.Flores
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 2: 20 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746002
Common Names
- Viola singularis
- Singular Violet
- Singular Viola
Description
Viola singularis (also called Common Dog-Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a short rhizome. It is native to Europe and temperate Asia. It is found in grasslands, in meadows, and on the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viola singularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola singularis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola singularis is a perennial plant native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Viola singularis
Viola singularis can be found in the mountains of China.
Viola singularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola singularis?
Viola singularis
What is the common name of Viola singularis?
Singular Viola
What is the family of Viola singularis?
Violaceae
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,