Viola arvensis
Field pansy
Viola arvensis, commonly known as field pansy, is a resilient annual herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. Characterized by its delicate violet flowers and small, notched leaves, this plant thrives in disturbed soils and grasslands, playing a subtle yet vital role in diverse meadow ecosystems worldwide.
- Scientific name: Viola arvensis
- Family: Violaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Viola arvensis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, following the order Malpighiales. Finally, it resides in the family Violaceae under the genus Viola.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Malpighiales | WCVP |
| Family | Violaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Viola | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Viola arvensis, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Russian, it is referred to as Фиалка полевая, while in French, it is called Pensée des champs. The Dutch name for this species is akkerviooltjje, and in Portuguese, it is known as Violeta-dos-campos. Additionally, in Estonian, the plant is identified as põldkannike.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Фиалка полевая | Wikidata |
| fr | Pensée des champs | Wikidata |
| nl | akkerviooltje | Wikidata |
| pt | Violeta-dos-campos | Wikidata |
| et | põldkannike | Wikidata |
| fy | Miedesweltsje | Wikidata |
| da | Ager-Stedmoderblomst | Wikidata |
| de | Acker-Stiefmütterchen | Wikidata |
| sv | åkerviol | Wikidata |
| hu | mezei árvácska | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the territories of Denmark and Finland. Furthermore, its distribution extends to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. The species is also documented to exist in the unique landscape of Iceland. Collectively, these locations define its primary geographical footprint in the northern latitudes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as field pansy, is primarily utilized in herbal medicine through its aerial parts. These above-ground structures include the slender, creeping stems, the small, delicate leaves, and the characteristic purple or white flowers. When harvesting the aerial parts for therapeutic use, it is essential to collect the entire green portion of the plant, as the various phytochemicals required for its medicinal properties are distributed throughout the foliage and blossoms.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Viola arvensis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include cyclic peptides, violanthin, violarvensin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cyclic peptides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| violanthin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| violarvensin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Viola arvensis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Viola arvensis has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include tumor.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| tumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |