Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karakulensis
ID:
511285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vl.V.Nikitin & O.Baranova

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 92: 398 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510617

Common Names

  • Karakul Viola
  • Karakul Violet
  • Karakul Pansy

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Description

Viola karakulensis (also called Karakul violet, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herb native to Central Asia. It has small, ovate-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in moist, acidic soils in temperate forests and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola karakulensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola karakulensis has white to pale yellow flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola karakulensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It has glossy green leaves and produces bright, purple flowers in summer. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. They should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly until they have rooted. The plants can then be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Viola karakulensis

Viola karakulensis is native to the mountains of Central Asia. It can be found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Viola karakulensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola karakulensis?

Viola karakulensis

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Karakulensis

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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.
O. Baranova: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Baranova' in the authors string.