Viola
Viola evans
Viola, commonly known as violets, is a versatile genus of flowering plants cherished for both their beauty and therapeutic potential. Renowned for their delicate blooms, these plants offer various medicinal benefits, including soothing skin irritations, supporting respiratory health, and acting as gentle anti-inflammatory agents in traditional herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Viola
- Family: Violaceae
- Native range: Europe
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. Ultimately, it is identified by 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 is known by various names depending on the language, such as فيولا in Arabic, Viola (Pyrginae) in French, Viola (Pyrginae) in Russian, Viola (Pyrginae) in Spanish, and Viola (Pyrginae) in Italian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| arz | فيولا | Wikidata |
| fr | Viola (Pyrginae) | Wikidata |
| ru | Viola (Pyrginae) | Wikidata |
| es | Viola (Pyrginae) | Wikidata |
| it | Viola (Pyrginae) | Wikidata |
| bg | Viola (Pyrginae) | Wikidata |
| en | Viola Evans | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across various regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Its presence also extends to the island of Iceland and the Faroe Islands, known locally as Føroyar. Additionally, the species is commonly documented throughout Great Britain. These specific locations highlight the plant's affinity for Northern European climates.
| 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 | Svalbard | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Viola has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, coumarins, lignans, sesquiterpenes, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumarins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sesquiterpenes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Viola has 12 reported activities identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, Antioxidant, Neuroprotective, Analgesic, Anti-Itching.
- Total activities
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anthelmintic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anti-Itching | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Viola has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, COVID-19, anti-oxidant, fatigue, lung diseases.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fatigue | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lung diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ulcers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |