Viola dubyana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burnat ex Gremli
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Excursionsfl. Schweiz , ed. 3: 438 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424068
Common Names
- Viola dubyana
- Dubyana Violet
- Dubyana Blue Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola dubyana (also called the Alpine Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps and the Carpathians. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Viola dubyana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea. It is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola dubyana 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola dubyana 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 dubyana
Viola dubyana can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and Turkey.
Viola dubyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola dubyana?
Viola dubyana
What type of plant is Viola dubyana?
Perennial herb
Where is Viola dubyana native to?
Europe
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2460294: Based on the initial data import
Émile Burnat (1828-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burnat' in the authors string.
August Gremli (1833-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gremli' in the authors string.