Family: Violaceae
Author: F.W.Schmidt
Bibliography: Neuere Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. 1: 60 (1791)
Year: 1791
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Viola
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: Temp. Eurasia
Description
The Teesdale violet, scientifically known as Viola rupestris, is a captivating and delicate perennial plant that forms part of the Violaceae family. This charming species was first documented in the late 18th century by F.W. Schmidt, with its formal description appearing in 1791 in the publication “Neuere Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss.”
Native to temperate regions of Eurasia, the Teesdale violet thrives in rocky, well-drained soils, often found in habitats such as meadows, slopes, and open woodland areas. It is particularly noted for its adaptability to diverse and harsh environmental conditions, which is reflected in its ability to survive in less fertile soils where other species might struggle.
The plant typically blooms in early spring, producing small, yet strikingly beautiful, flowers with a characteristic deep violet hue. The flowers of the Teesdale violet are not only visually stunning but also play a vital role in the local ecosystem by providing nectar and pollen for various pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
In addition to its ecological contributions, the Teesdale violet has been a subject of botanical interest due to its relatively limited and selective habitat preferences. Its presence often indicates well-preserved natural environments, making it a critical species for ecological studies and conservation efforts. The delicate blooms and foliage of the Teesdale violet have also inspired numerous botanical illustrators and horticulturists who admire the plant for its beauty and resilience.
Overall, the Teesdale violet stands as a remarkable example of the intricate and interwoven relationships within the natural world, embodying both the fragile beauty and the robust endurance of plant life in temperate Eurasian regions.
Common Names
Deu: sand-veilchen, sandveilchen
Eng: teesdale violet
Swe: sandviol
Fra: violette des rocailles
Nld: zandviooltje
Cym: fioled y graig, fioledau’r graig
En: Teesdale violet
Ca: Viola rupestre
Cs: Violka písečná
Nl: Zandviooltje
Fr: Violette des rocailles, Violette des rochers, Violette des sables, Violette rupestre
De: Sand-Veilchen, Sandveilchen, Stein-Veilchen
It: Viola rupestre
Sk: Fialka skalná
Sv: Sandviol
Cy: Fioled y Graig, Fioledau’r Graig
Synonyms
- Viola canina var. rupestris ((F.W.Schmidt) Regel)
- Viola sylvestris var. rupestris ((F.W.Schmidt) Maxim.)
- Viola arenaria subsp. rupestris ((F.W.Schmidt) Nyman)
- Viola canina var. arenaria ((DC.) Hartm.)
Distribution
- Afghanistan (native)
- Altay (native)
- Amur (native)
- Austria (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Belgium (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Buryatiya (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- China North-Central (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Finland (native)
- France (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Greece (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Inner Mongolia (native)
- Iran (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Khabarovsk (native)
- Kirgizstan (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- North Caucasus (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Norway (native)
- Pakistan (native)
- Poland (native)
- Primorye (native)
- Romania (native)
- Sakhalin (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Tadzhikistan (native)
- Transcaucasus (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Tuva (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Uzbekistan (native)
- West Himalaya (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- Xinjiang (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
Additional Images
Flower
Taken May 5, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Apr 19, 2019 by Nicole Robert (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 19, 2022 by margarida vila (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 14, 2022 by Anguera Joan (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 14, 2022 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Apr 15, 2011 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken May 14, 2022 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken May 5, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 5, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 5, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 19, 2022 by margarida vila (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 14, 2022 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken May 15, 2007 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken May 15, 2008 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Taken May 5, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 5, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 14, 2022 by Llandrich anna (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Jun 17, 2019 by MICHEL DUSSERE (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 15, 2007 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)
Fruit
Taken Jun 14, 2019 by Emmanuel Cosson (cc-by-sa)
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Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/7296242)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:869158-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Viola rupestris F.W.Schmidt)