Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stagnina
ID:
425499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit. ex Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Oestr. Fl. , ed. 2, 1: 426 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424831

Common Names

  • Marsh Violet
  • Stagnant Violet
  • Swamp Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola recta Garcke [unknown]
  • Viola flexuosa Moretti ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Viola billotii F.Schultz [unknown]

Description

Viola stagnina (also called Stagnant 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 stagnina is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola stagnina var. lacteoides (W.Becker & Kloos) Hof

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola stagnina 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 stagnina 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 stagnina

Viola stagnina is found in Europe and Asia.

Viola stagnina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola stagnina?

Viola stagnina

What is the common name of Viola stagnina?

Stagnant violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola stagnina?

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:869295-1: Based on the initial data import