Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Watson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Int. Rock Gard. 108: [89], figs.13, 14, 42, 46, 47, 53-57, 59, 63. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331178
Common Names
- Viola anitae
- Anita's Violet
- Anita's Viola
Description
Viola anitae (also called Anitae Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and West Asia. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter long and green leaves that are up to 4 cm long. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, such as steppes and deserts.
Uses & Benefits
Viola anitae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola anitae has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola anitae is a perennial that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the roots. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix that is slightly moist and kept in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Viola anitae
Viola anitae is native to the Mediterranean region.
Viola anitae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola anitae?
Viola anitae
What is the common name of Viola anitae?
Anitae Viola
What is the natural habitat of Viola anitae?
It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Iran.
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,