Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kosaninii
ID:
424984

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 94: 155 (1917 publ. 1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424316

Common Names

  • Viola kosaninii
  • Kosanin's Violet
  • Kosanin's Blue Violet

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Synonyms

  • Viola delphinantha kosaninii Degen [unknown]

Description

Viola kosaninii (also called Kosanin'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 kosaninii 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

The flower of Viola kosaninii is a small, white, 5-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola kosaninii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided using two forks, pulling them apart. Replant divisions immediately.

Where to Find Viola kosaninii

Viola kosaninii is native to Serbia and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests and grasslands.

Viola kosaninii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola kosaninii?

Viola kosaninii

What is the common name of Viola kosaninii?

Kosaninii Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola kosaninii?

Viola kosaninii 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,

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