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Viola cornuta

Bedding Pansy, Horned Pansy
Other regional names: Horned Violet
  • Horned Violet
Also known as: Mnemion cornutum (L.) Spach +8 more
  • Mnemion cornutum (L.) Spach
  • Viola acaulis Roem. & Schult.
  • Viola calcarata var. pyrenaica L.
  • Viola cornuta subsp. alba Jacob-Makoy
  • Viola cornuta var. acaulis Ramond ex DC.
  • Viola cornuta var. cantabrica Sennen & Leroy
  • Viola cornuta var. micrantha Lange
  • Viola cornuta var. parvistipula Lange
  • Viola rolandii Sennen, 1917
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Violaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.

Viola cornuta (commonly known as Bedding Pansy or Horned Pansy) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Violaceae family. Originating in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Viola, which contains over 850 distinct species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
France, Spain

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Yugoslavia

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