Viola odorata subsp. odorata
Viola odorata subsp. odorata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Viola odorata subsp. odorata, is a fragrant perennial herb celebrated for its sweet, delicate blossoms. Often used in perfumery and traditional herbalism, this woodland plant offers calming properties. Its violet flowers and aromatic leaves provide both aesthetic charm and therapeutic potential in natural wellness practices.
- Family
- Violaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Viola Odorata Var. Incompta · Viola Odorata F. Lilacina · 68 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Viola odorata subsp. odorataSynonyms
- Viola odorata var. incompta
- Viola odorata f. lilacina
- Viola odorata f. variegata
- Viola odorata f. dumetorum
- Viola odorata var. sulfurea
- Viola beraudii subsp. austriaca
- Viola odorata f. albiflora
- Viola odorata var. subcarnea
- Viola odorata var. vinealis
- Viola alba var. vinealis
- Viola odorata proles austriaca
- Viola odorata subsp. subcarnea
- Viola odorata subsp. maderensis
- Viola odorata var. maderensis
- Viola odorata var. barraui
- Viola odorata var. hirsuta
- Viola odorata f. simonkaiana
- Viola odorata f. caerulea
- Viola lilacina
- Viola odorata var. variegata
- Viola odorata f. sulfurea
- Viola odorata proles incompta
- Viola odorata var. consimilis
- Viola odorata var. dumetorum
- Viola odorata var. floribunda
- Viola odorata var. jucunda
- Viola odorata var. propinqua
- Viola odorata proles barcinonensis
- Viola odorata subsp. texidoris
- Viola taynensis
- Viola odorata subsp. rierolae
- Viola odorata subsp. sarotina
- Viola odorata var. grandiflora
- Viola odorata var. pallens
- Viola odorata var. leucantha
- Viola odorata var. ciliata
- Viola odorata var. sarmentosa
- Viola odorata var. albiflora
- Viola thompsoniae
- Viola consimilis
- Viola austriaca
- Viola bruneauniana
- Viola gonzalii
- Viola cyclophylla
- Viola favratii
- Viola spectabilis
- Viola suaveolens
- Viola suavissima
- Viola subcarnea
- Viola sulfurea
- Viola stevenii
- Viola vinealis
- Viola vilmoriniana
- Viola incompta
- Viola ignobilis
- Viola hortensis
- Viola wiedemannii
- Viola maderensis
- Viola martia
- Viola italica
- Viola jucunda
- Viola propinqua
- Viola pirottae
- Viola plantaginea
- Viola reptans
- Viola pseudosuavis
- Viola floribunda
- Viola parmensis
- Viola sarmentosa
- Viola officinalis
Sources: Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpighiales, it is classified under the family Violaceae and the genus Viola. Specifically, the subspecies odorata represents a distinct taxonomic rank within this botanical lineage.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several regions within Northern Europe. Its presence is well-documented in the coastal and inland areas of Great Britain and Ireland. In the Scandinavian peninsula, the species can be found growing in Denmark, Norway, and Finland. These various locations provide the ideal temperate habitats required for its survival. Consequently, its range spans a significant portion of the northern European landscape.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Viola odorata subsp. odorata has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Uterotonic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Uterotonic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Uterotonic
- Fitoterapia