Viola kerneri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiesb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 30: 189 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424308
Common Names
- Viola kerneri
- Kerner's Violet
- Kerner's Blue Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola kerneri (also called Kerner'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 kerneri 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 kerneri has small, white, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola kerneri is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division and will self-seed in the garden.
Where to Find Viola kerneri
Viola kerneri is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests and grasslands.
Viola kerneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola kerneri?
Viola kerneri
What is the common name of Viola kerneri?
Kerneri Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola kerneri?
Viola kerneri is found in the mountains of Turkey and Iran
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
Johann Wiesbaur (1836-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiesb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:868440-1: Based on the initial data import