Viola alliariifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 36: 32 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426225
Common Names
- Alliariifolia Violet
- Alliariifolia Meadow Violet
- Alliariifolia's Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola alliariifolia (also called 'Garlic-leaved 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 alliariifolia 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 alliariifolia 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 alliariifolia 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 alliariifolia
Viola alliariifolia is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Viola alliariifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola alliariifolia?
Viola alliariifolia
What is the common name of Viola alliariifolia?
Alliariifolia violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola alliariifolia?
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,
References
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:867593-1: Based on the initial data import