55 observationsLeast Concern
Viola abyssinica
Viola abyssinica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Violaceae ›Genus: Viola
About
Viola abyssinica is a low perennial plant with long trailing stems and whitish or light purple flowers with purple markings on the lip, that is assigned to the violet family. In the wild it grows in moist grassland, forest glades and margins, at altitudes between 1200 and 3400 m (3900–11.000 ft), in eastern Africa, from South Africa to Ethiopia, in Cameroun and Nigeria, and on Madagascar and Bioko. Vernacular names are bezongozongo in Madagascar, and dukunsha in Ethiopia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Viola abyssinica is Viola abyssinica.
- The Viola abyssinica has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Viola abyssinica belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Viola abyssinica belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Viola abyssinica belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Viola abyssinica belongs to the order Malpighiales.
- Viola abyssinica belongs to the family Violaceae.
- Viola abyssinica belongs to the genus Viola.