Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anitae
ID:
1318724

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

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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.

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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,

References

John Michael Watson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Watson' in the authors string.