Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karlreicheana
ID:
511286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sanso, M.Seo & Xifreda

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 45: 241 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510618

Common Names

  • Karlreiche's Viola
  • Karlreiche's Violet
  • Karlreiche's Pansy

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Description

Viola karlreicheana (also called Karl Reiche's violet, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized herb native to Europe. It has small, ovate-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils in savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola karlreicheana 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 karlreicheana 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 karlreicheana is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It has glossy green leaves and produces bright, red 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 karlreicheana

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

Viola karlreicheana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola karlreicheana?

Viola karlreicheana

What is the common name of Viola karlreicheana?

Karlreicheana

What is the family of Viola karlreicheana?

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

Cecilia Carmen Xifreda (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xifreda' in the authors string.
Andrea Mariel Sanso (b.1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanso' in the authors string.
Micaela Seo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Seo' in the authors string.