Status:
valid
Authors:
Yıld.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Ot Sist. Bot. Dergisi 1(1): 2 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426165
Common Names
- Viola bocquetiana
- Bocquet Violet
- Bocquet Sweet Violet
Description
Viola bocquetiana (also called Bocquet's Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, ovate leaves and small, purple flowers. It typically grows in moist, grassy habitats, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Viola bocquetiana 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 bocquetiana has small yellow flowers with purple veins and a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola bocquetiana 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 bocquetiana
Viola bocquetiana is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Viola bocquetiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola bocquetiana?
Viola bocquetiana
What is the common name of Viola bocquetiana?
Bocquet's Violet
What is the family of Viola bocquetiana?
Violaceae
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,