Viola eximia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Formánek
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Verh. Naturf. Vereins Brünn 38: 221 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424053
Common Names
- Viola eximia
- Excellent Violet
- Excellent Blue Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola eximia (also called exquisite 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 eximia 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viola eximia sub. tringiana ErbenFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola eximia 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 eximia 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 eximia
Viola eximia can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and Turkey.
Viola eximia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola eximia?
Viola eximia
What type of plant is Viola eximia?
Perennial herb
Where is Viola eximia native to?
Eastern North America
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-2460271: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Formánek (1845-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Formánek' in the authors string.