Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinç & Yıld.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 138: 483 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424299
Common Names
- Viola kizildaghensis
- Kizildag Violet
- Kizildag Blue Violet
Description
Viola kizildaghensis (also called Kizildag 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 kizildaghensis 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 kizildaghensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and purple veins. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and purple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola kizildaghensis 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 kizildaghensis
Viola kizildaghensis can be found in the Kizildag Mountains of Turkey.
Viola kizildaghensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola kizildaghensis?
Viola kizildaghensis
What type of plant is Viola kizildaghensis?
It is a type of wildflower.
Where is Viola kizildaghensis found?
It is found in meadows and grasslands in Turkey.
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
Muhittin Dinç: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dinç' in the authors string.