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
- Johnny-jump-up
- heart's-ease
- ladies'-delight
- three-coloured violet
- Heartsease
- Pansy
- Wild Pansy
- European wild pansy
- field pansy
- love-in-idleness
- miniature pansy
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 tricolorSynonyms
- Mnemion tricolor
- Jacea tricolor
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.
| 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
- Dr. Duke
- Acta pharmaceutica Sinica. B
15-cis-Violaxanthin
- Dr. Duke
Antioxidants
- Avicenna journal of phytomedicine
Auroxanthin
- Dr. Duke
Cyclic peptides
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
D-glucose
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Flavonoids
- BMC complementary medicine and therapies
Galacturonic acid
- Dr. Duke
Gaultherin
- 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |