Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suavis
ID:
425515

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 164 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424847

Common Names

  • Sweet Violet
  • Suavis Violet
  • Sweet Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola reverchonii Willk. [unknown]
  • Viola segobricensis Pau. [unknown]
  • Viola sepincola Jord. [unknown]
  • Viola pontica W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola donetzkiensis Klokov [unknown]
  • Viola torresii Marcet [unknown]
  • Viola tolosana Timb.-Lagr. [unknown]
  • Viola suavis segobricensis (Pau) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Viola suavis sepincola (Jord.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Viola suavis (also called Suavis 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 suavis 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 suavis sub. austrodalmatica Mereďa & Hodálová
Viola suavis sub. barceloi (Nyman) Orell & Romo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola suavis 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 suavis 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 suavis

Viola suavis is found in Europe and Asia.

Viola suavis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola suavis?

Viola suavis

What is the common name of Viola suavis?

Suave violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola suavis?

Mountainous regions of Europe

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

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