Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 185 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423915
Common Names
- Viola Hieronymi
- Hieronymus' Violet
- Hieronymus' Pansy
Description
Viola hieronymi (also called Hieronymus' Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette habit. It is native to the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula. It is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Viola hieronymi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has also been used to make paper and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola hieronymi is a small, white to purple-tinged, five-petaled corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown to black nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have a single, erect leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Viola hieronymi: This plant is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Viola hieronymi
Viola hieronymi can be found in Turkey and Syria.
Viola hieronymi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola hieronymi?
Viola hieronymi
What is the common name of Viola hieronymi?
Hieronymus' Violet
Where is Viola hieronymi found?
Viola hieronymi is found in Turkey
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,