Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epirota
ID:
424723

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Halácsy) Raus

Source:
ksu

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 99 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424055

Common Names

  • Viola epirota
  • Epirot Violet
  • Epirot Blue Violet

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Description

Viola epirota (also called Epirus 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 epirota 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 epirota 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola epirota 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 epirota

Viola epirota can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and Turkey.

Viola epirota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola epirota?

Viola epirota

What type of plant is Viola epirota?

Perennial herb

Where is Viola epirota native to?

Greece

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

Eugen von Halácsy (1842-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halácsy' in the authors string.
Thomas Raus (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:913583-1: Based on the initial data import