Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cephalonica
ID:
427120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 37: 50 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426452

Common Names

  • Viola cephalonica
  • Cephalonian Violet
  • Cephalonian Blue Violet

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Description

Viola cephalonica (also called Cephalonian Violet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It has a low-growing habit and produces small, heart-shaped leaves and small, purple flowers. It is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Uses & Benefits

Viola cephalonica is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory infections. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola cephalonica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola cephalonica 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 cephalonica

Viola cephalonica is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Viola cephalonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola cephalonica?

Viola cephalonica

What is the common name of Viola cephalonica?

Cephalonian Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola cephalonica?

Grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas

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,