Status:
valid
Authors:
Zolot.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 21: 230 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424351
Common Names
- Viola iselensis
- Viola isaurica
- Viola irinae
Description
Viola irinae (also called Irina's 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 dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola irinae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola irinae is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola irinae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided using two forks, pulling them apart. Replant divisions immediately.
Where to Find Viola irinae
Viola irinae can be found in the mountains of western Turkey.
Viola irinae FAQ
What type of plant is Viola irinae?
Viola irinae is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family.
Where is Viola irinae native to?
Viola irinae is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Viola irinae?
Viola irinae is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, heart-shaped leaves and white to purple flowers.
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,