Status:
valid
Authors:
Erben
Source:
ipni
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Bios (Thessalonika) , A(App.): 67 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338085
Common Names
- Viola ganiatsasii
- Ganiatsas' Violet
- Violet
Description
Viola ganiatsasii (also called Viola tricolor, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers have a pleasant scent and bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, shady forests and can be grown in a pot with well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Viola ganiatsasii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola ganiatsasii has purple flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola ganiatsasii is a low-growing, spreading plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or division.
Where to Find Viola ganiatsasii
Viola ganiatsasii is native to Greece and can be found in the forests of the Pindos Mountains.
Viola ganiatsasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola ganiatsasii?
Viola ganiatsasii
What is the common name of Viola ganiatsasii?
Ganiatsas' Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola ganiatsasii?
Viola ganiatsasii is native to Greece.
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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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,