Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aethnensis
ID:
748653

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ging.) Strobl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 27: 226 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747986

Common Names

  • Viola aethnensis
  • Aethnensis Viola
  • Aethnense Viola

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Description

Viola aethnensis (also called Aegean Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping rhizome with short, erect stems and linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola aethnensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola aethnensis sub. splendida (W.Becker) Merxm. & W.Lippert
Viola aethnensis sub. messanensis (W.Becker) Merxm. & W.Lippert
Viola aethnensis sub. calabra (A.Terracc.) Peruzzi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola aethnensis has small purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola aethnensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the plant in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Viola aethnensis

Viola aethnensis can be found in Greece and the Aegean Islands.

Viola aethnensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola aethnensis?

Viola aethnensis

What type of plant is Viola aethnensis?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Viola aethnensis native to?

It is native to Europe

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

IPNI record: 50886624-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001425468
Gabriel Strobl (1846-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Strobl' in the authors string.
Frédéric Charles Jean Gingins de la Sarraz (1790-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ging.' in the authors string.