Viola aetolica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Heldr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. , ser. 2, 6: 24 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426251
Common Names
- Aetolica Violet
- Aetolica Meadow Violet
- Aetolica's Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Viola heterosepala Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
Description
Viola aetolica (also called 'Aetolian Violet', among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes. It has heart-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola aetolica is an attractive ornamental plant, grown for its showy flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola aetolica has small, purple flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola aetolica is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Viola aetolica
Viola aetolica is native to Europe and can be found in grassy meadows, heaths, and woodlands.
Viola aetolica FAQ
What is Viola aetolica?
Viola aetolica is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae
Where does Viola aetolica grow?
Viola aetolica is native to parts of Europe and Asia
What are the uses of Viola aetolica?
Viola aetolica has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2463488: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' in the authors string.