Viola biflora
Twoflower violet
Viola biflora, commonly known as the two-flowered violet, is a delicate perennial herb native to North America. Characterized by its unique ability to produce two flowers per stem, this charming wildflower thrives in moist, shaded woodland habitats, offering subtle beauty and ecological value to its native forest ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Viola biflora
- Family: Violaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Malpighiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Violaceae and is situated within 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 biflora, is referred to by various regional names depending on the language. In French, it is called Pensée à deux fleurs, while in Dutch, it is known as the Tweebloemig viooltje. Its names in Scandinavian languages include Fjällviol in Swedish and Fjellfiol in Norwegian Nynorsk, and in German, it is commonly called das Zweiblütiges Veilchen.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Pensée à deux fleurs | Wikidata |
| nl | Tweebloemig viooltje | Wikidata |
| nn | Fjellfiol | Wikidata |
| de | Zweiblütiges Veilchen | Wikidata |
| sv | Fjällviol | Wikidata |
| sk | fialka dvojkvetá | Wikidata |
| pl | Fiołek dwukwiatowy | Wikidata |
| se | Fiskesviola | Wikidata |
| cs | violka dvoukvětá | Wikidata |
| fi | lapinorvokki | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Its range also extends into Middle Europe, where it inhabits the mountainous landscapes of Austria. Furthermore, the species is documented throughout the Czechia-Slovakia region. These diverse locations demonstrate the plant's ability to thrive in various temperate environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
Chemicals
Viola biflora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include protein-disulfide isomerase, thioredoxin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| protein-disulfide isomerase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| thioredoxin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Viola biflora has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |