Status:
valid
Authors:
Melch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 206 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424298
Common Names
- Viola kjellbergii
- Kjellberg's Violet
- Kjellberg's Blue Violet
Synonyms
- Viola lagaipensis D.M.Moore [unknown]
Description
Viola kjellbergii (also called Kjellberg'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 kjellbergii 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 kjellbergii 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 kjellbergii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and can be grown in wet soils.
Where to Find Viola kjellbergii
Viola kjellbergii can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.
Viola kjellbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola kjellbergii?
Viola kjellbergii
What type of plant is Viola kjellbergii?
It is a type of wildflower.
Where is Viola kjellbergii found?
It is found in meadows and grasslands in Europe and Asia.
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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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,