Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
426882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ker Gawl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1815

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg. 1: t. 54 (1815)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426214

Common Names

  • Altaica Violet
  • Altaica Meadow Violet
  • Altaica's Violet

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Description

Viola altaica (also called 'Altaic 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 altaica 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 altaica 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 altaica 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 altaica

Viola altaica is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Viola altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola altaica?

Viola altaica

What is the common name of Viola altaica?

Altaic violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola altaica?

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,

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