Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Fiala ex Beck
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Wiener Ill. Gart.-Zeitung 21: 197 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426638
Common Names
- Beckiana Viola
- Beckiana Violet
- Beckiana Violette
Synonyms
- Viola pascua W.Becker [unknown]
Description
Viola beckiana (also called 'Beck's Violet', among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. 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 beckiana is a small, low-growing plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in potpourri and sachets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola beckiana has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola beckiana is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Viola beckiana
Viola beckiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Viola beckiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola beckiana?
Viola beckiana
What is the common name of Viola beckiana?
Viola beckiana
What is the natural habitat of Viola beckiana?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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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,