Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adriatica
ID:
427368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Freyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Flora 67: 679 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426700

Common Names

  • Adriatic Violet
  • Adriatic Pansy
  • Violet Adriatic

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Synonyms

  • Viola jagellonica Zapal. [unknown]
  • Viola suavis catalonica (W.Becker) Espeut [unknown]
  • Viola suavis catalonica (W.Becker) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Viola suavis adriatica (Freyn) Haesler [unknown]
  • Viola catalonica W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola jagellonica Zapał. [unknown]

Description

Viola adriatica (also called Adriatic Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small purple flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Viola adriatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola adriatica is a purple-blue, five-petaled flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola adriatica is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination, which can take up to two weeks. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they have established, which can take up to two months.

Where to Find Viola adriatica

Viola adriatica is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Viola adriatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola adriatica?

Viola adriatica

What is the common name of Viola adriatica?

Adriatic Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola adriatica?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

Species in the Viola genus

Species in the Violaceae family

Agatea lecointei, Agatea longipedicellata, Agatea macrobotrys, Agatea pancheri, Agatea rufotomentosa, Agatea schlechteri, Agatea veillonii, Agatea violaris, Allexis batangae, Allexis cauliflora, Allexis obanensis, Allexis zygomorpha, Amphirrhox grandifolia, Amphirrhox longifolia, Anchietea exalata, Anchietea frangulifolia, Anchietea peruviana, Anchietea pyrifolia, Anchietea raimondii, Anchietea selloviana, Anchietea suma, Anchietea ferrucciae, Anchietea ballardii, Calyptrion arboreum, Calyptrion carthagenense, Calyptrion pubescens, Calyptrion volubile, Decorsella paradoxa, Fusispermum laxiflorum, Fusispermum minutiflorum, Fusispermum rubrolignosum, Hybanthopsis bahiensis, Hybanthus albus, Hybanthus austrocaledonicus, Hybanthus caledonicus, Hybanthus cymulosus, Hybanthus debilissimus, Hybanthus domingensis, Hybanthus durus, Hybanthus epacroides, Hybanthus galeottii, Hybanthus graminifolius, Hybanthus havanensis, Hybanthus heterosepalus, Hybanthus leptopus, Hybanthus leucanthus, Hybanthus micranthus, Hybanthus mossamedensis, Hybanthus paraguariensis, Hybanthus parviflorus,

References