Status:
valid
Authors:
Schult.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 5: 383 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424301
Common Names
- Viola kitaibeliana
- Kitaibel's Violet
- Kitaibel's Blue Violet
Synonyms
- Viola karakalensis Klokov [unknown]
- Viola brachyantha Stapf [unknown]
- Viola arvensis kitaibeliana (Schult.) Mateo & Figuerola [unknown]
Description
Viola kitaibeliana (also called Kitaibel'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 rocky, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola kitaibeliana 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viola kitaibeliana sub. trimestris (DC.) Espeut
Viola kitaibeliana sub. machadiana Capelo & C.Aguiar
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola kitaibeliana has purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola kitaibeliana 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 kitaibeliana
Viola kitaibeliana can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Viola kitaibeliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola kitaibeliana?
Viola kitaibeliana
What is the common name of Viola kitaibeliana?
Kitaibeliana Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola kitaibeliana?
Viola kitaibeliana is found in the mountains of Japan
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,