Viola albimaritima - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vl.V.Nikitin
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 35: 143 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426199
Common Names
- Albimaritima Violet
- Albimaritima Meadow Violet
- Albimaritima's Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola albimaritima (also called 'White Sea 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 albimaritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat inflammation, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola albimaritima has small yellow flowers with purple veins and a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola albimaritima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in autumn or spring. Keep the soil moist and provide some shade. The seedlings should be ready to transplant in the garden in late spring.
Where to Find Viola albimaritima
Viola albimaritima is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Viola albimaritima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola albimaritima?
Viola albimaritima
What is the common name of Viola albimaritima?
White Sea Violet
What is the family of Viola albimaritima?
Violaceae
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
Vladimir V. Nikitin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vl.V.Nikitin' in the authors string.
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