Viola arvensis

Viola arvensis Murray

Field Pansy

Viola arvensis is an herbaceous annual plant characterized by serrated leaves and typically white flowers, though some variations may have a purple tint at the top. It reproduces by seed and grows up to 20 centimeters tall.

Details

Order:

Malpighiales

Family:

Violaceae

Genus:

Viola

Chemistry:

Viola arvensis contains cyclotides, a class of peptides found in plants. Specifically, the peptide cycloviolacin O2 has shown cytotoxic activity against human cancer cells, making it a potential drug lead.

Uses:

The plant is known for its medicinal properties, particularly the cytotoxic activity of cycloviolacin O2 against human cancer cells.

Flowering time:

Spring to Summer

Sowing time:

Early Spring

Plant height:

20 cm

Flower color:

White, sometimes with a purple tint at the top

Suitable habitat:

Disturbed and cultivated areas, native to Europe, western Asia, and North Africa

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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