Status:
valid
Authors:
Vl.V.Nikitin
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 92: 389 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510611
Common Names
- Ganeschin's Viola
- Ganeschin's Violet
- Ganeschin's Pansy
Description
Viola ganeschinii (also called Ganeschin's violet, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herb native to Europe. It has small, ovate-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola ganeschinii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Viola ganeschinii are small and white, with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola ganeschinii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. To cultivate, sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring or take cuttings in the summer. It is best to keep the soil moist and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Viola ganeschinii
Viola ganeschinii is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Viola ganeschinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola ganeschinii?
Viola ganeschinii
What is the common name of Viola ganeschinii?
Ganeschinii
What is the family of Viola ganeschinii?
Violaceae
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
Vladimir V. Nikitin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vl.V.Nikitin' in the authors string.