Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
425518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad. ex Rchb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. 2: 708 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424850

Common Names

  • Showy Violet
  • Showy Blue Violet
  • Showy Violet-blue

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Description

Viola speciosa (also called Showy Violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Japan. It has heart-shaped leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats, such as hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola speciosa has been used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a dye for fabrics, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola speciosa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola speciosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Viola speciosa

Viola speciosa is found in Europe and Asia.

Viola speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola speciosa?

Viola speciosa

What is the common name of Viola speciosa?

Showy violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola speciosa?

Mountainous regions of Europe

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-2461516: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.