Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hungarica
ID:
424955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Degen & Sabr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Deutsche Bot. Monatsschr. 3: 8 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424287

Common Names

  • Viola hungarica
  • Hungarian Violet
  • Hungarian Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola medlingensis Wiesb. [unknown]

Description

Viola hungarica (also called Hungarian Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Viola hungarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola hungarica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and purple veins. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and purple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola hungarica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and can be grown in wet soils.

Where to Find Viola hungarica

Viola hungarica can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Viola hungarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola hungarica?

Viola hungarica

What type of plant is Viola hungarica?

It is a type of wildflower.

Where is Viola hungarica found?

It is found in meadows and grasslands in Europe and Asia.

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

Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
Heinrich Sabransky (1864-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sabr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:868347-1: Based on the initial data import