Viola anagae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilli
Source:
ksu
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 89: 595 (1978 publ. 1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426569
Common Names
- Viola anagae
- Anagae Violet
- Anagae Blue Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola anagae (also called 'Anaga Violet', among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, usually white or yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola anagae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola anagae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a white center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, toothed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola anagae can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.
Where to Find Viola anagae
Viola anagae can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Viola anagae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola anagae?
Viola anagae
What is the common name of Viola anagae?
Anaga Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola anagae?
Woodlands and grasslands
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
Alexander Gilli (1903-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:867620-1: Based on the initial data import