Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Japan : t. 67 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001280426
Common Names
- Viola Violacea
- Violacea Viola
- Violacea's Viola
Description
Viola violacea (also called Violet-flowered Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves and small, purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola violacea is used for ornamental purposes, as a ground cover, and as an ingredient in herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola violacea has small, purple flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola violacea is an annual that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Viola violacea
Viola violacea can be found in East Asia.
Viola violacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola violacea?
Viola violacea
What is the common name of Viola violacea?
Violet
What is the habitat of Viola violacea?
Woodlands, grasslands, and rocky areas
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,