Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
1281088

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

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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.

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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,

References