Wild Pansy

Viola tricolor · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Extensive (377 studies) · ★★★★★

Wild Pansy, scientifically known as Viola tricolor, is a charming perennial herb renowned for its vibrant, multicolored blooms. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, it possesses anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties. Often utilized to treat skin conditions and support respiratory health, this resilient wildflower remains a staple in traditional botanical remedies.

Family
Violaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Johnny-Jump-Up · Heart'S-Ease · 9 more
Scientific synonyms
Mnemion Tricolor · Jacea Tricolor

Names

Common Names

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Mnemion alpestre
  • Mnemion sudeticum
  • Viola tricolor var. hortensis
  • Mnemion nemausense
  • Jacea tricolor
  • Mnemion tricolor
  • Mnemion elegans
  • Mnemion gracilescens
  • Mnemion segetale
  • Mnemion agreste
  • Mnemion variatum
  • Mnemion contemptum
  • Mnemion tenellum
  • Mnemion sagotii

German:

  • Wildes Stiefmütterchen
  • Sand-Stiefmütterchen
  • Muttergottesschuh
  • Viola tricolor curtisii
  • Wild-Stiefmütterchen
  • Viola curtisii
  • Stiefmütterchen
  • Echtes Veilchen
  • pensée sauvage
  • Wildes Stiefmütterchen
  • Gewoehnliches Feld-Stiefmuetterchen

French:

  • Pensée sauvage
  • Violette tricolore
  • pensée
  • pensée sauvage
  • pensée tricolore
  • violette pensée
  • violette tricolore
  • Pensee tricolore

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Viola tricolor

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known as Viola tricolor, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Malpighiales. It is further classified into the family Violaceae and 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

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across the northern regions of Europe. In the territory of Denmark, it can be found growing in various habitats. Its presence is also documented throughout Northern Europe in Finland and the Faroe Islands. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the landscape of Great Britain. Finally, its range extends further north to include the island of Iceland.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Denmark WCVP
Northern Europe Finland WCVP
Northern Europe Føroyar 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

Chemicals

Viola tricolor has 42 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Violanthin, 15-cis-Violaxanthin, Antioxidants, Auroxanthin, Cyclic peptides.

Chemicals reported in Viola tricolor
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Violanthin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
15-cis-Violaxanthin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidants 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Auroxanthin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cyclic peptides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
D-glucose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
EO 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Galacturonic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Gaultherin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Violanthin

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B

15-cis-Violaxanthin

  1. Dr. Duke

Antioxidants

  1. Avicenna journal of phytomedicine

Auroxanthin

  1. Dr. Duke

Cyclic peptides

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

D-glucose

  1. Dr. Duke

EO

  1. Dr. Duke

Flavonoids

  1. BMC complementary medicine and therapies

Galacturonic acid

  1. Dr. Duke

Gaultherin

  1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Viola tricolor has 307 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic, Antiinflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiprotozoal, 11B-HSD-Inhibitor.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Cytotoxic Dr. Duke (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
Antiinflammatory Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antiprotozoal Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
11B-HSD-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
5-HETE-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
5-HT-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ACE-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ATPase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Medicinal Uses

Viola tricolor has 22 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Seizures, acne vulgaris, asthma, atherosclerosis, brain ischemia.

Most Reported Uses

Use Sources Consensus
Seizures Iranian journal of medical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
acne vulgaris Journal of cosmetic dermatology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
asthma Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
atherosclerosis Bulletin of experimental biology and medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
brain ischemia Avicenna journal of phytomedicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
bronchitis Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cancer BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
cerebral ischemia Avicenna journal of phytomedicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
eczema Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
epilepsy Iranian journal of medical sciences (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
hydroalcoholic extract Iranian journal of medical sciences (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
A crude fraction of Viola tricolor rich in small lipophilic proteins Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
aqueous preparations Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ethyl acetate (EtOAc) fraction BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
methanolic Viola tricolor BMC complementary medicine and therapies (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
n-butanol fraction BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
violet-derived organic solvent-extracts Planta medica (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
water fraction BioMed research international (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆