Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
etrusca
ID:
424695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Erben

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 22: 499 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424027

Common Names

  • Viola etrusca
  • Etruscan Violet
  • Etruscan Blue Violet

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Description

Viola etrusca (also called Etruscan 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 etrusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola etrusca 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 etrusca 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 etrusca

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

Viola etrusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola etrusca?

Viola etrusca

What is the common name of Viola etrusca?

Etruscan Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola etrusca?

Woodlands, meadows, and grassy 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,