Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferrarinii
ID:
750947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moraldo & Ricceri

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Webbia 66: 46 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750280

Common Names

  • Viola Ferrarinii
  • Ferrarin's Violet
  • Ferrarin's Dog Violet

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Description

Viola ferrarinii (also called Ferrarin's violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is found in the temperate forests of Italy. It is a herbaceous perennial, with cordate leaves and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Viola ferrarinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola ferrarinii is a small, purple, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola ferrarinii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Viola ferrarinii

Viola ferrarinii is native to Italy. It can be found in the regions of Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, and Piedmont. It is found in moist woodlands at elevations of 500-1,000 m.

Viola ferrarinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola ferrarinii?

Viola ferrarinii

What is the common name of Viola ferrarinii?

Ferrarin's Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola ferrarinii?

Alpine meadows in the Italian Alps

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

Carlo Ricceri (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricceri' in the authors string.
Benito Moraldo (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moraldo' in the authors string.