Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
allchariensis
ID:
426885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beck

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Jahreskat. Wiener Bot. Tauschanst. 1894: 6 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426217

Common Names

  • Allchariensis Violet
  • Allchariensis Meadow Violet
  • Allchariensis's Violet

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Description

Viola allchariensis (also called 'Allchar 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 allchariensis 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 allchariensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola allchariensis 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 allchariensis

Viola allchariensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Viola allchariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola allchariensis?

Viola allchariensis

What is the common name of Viola allchariensis?

Allchar violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola allchariensis?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,