Status:
valid
Authors:
Prolongo ex Boiss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Voy. Bot. Espagne 2: 73 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424015
Common Names
- Viola demetria
- Demetria Violet
- Demetria Blue Violet
Description
Viola demetria (also called Demetria violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils and is found in coastal dunes, sand dunes, and other rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Viola demetria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola demetria is a small, white or yellowish-white, with five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola demetria is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Viola demetria
Viola demetria can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and Turkey.
Viola demetria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola demetria?
Viola demetria
What type of plant is Viola demetria?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Viola demetria found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,