Status:
valid
Authors:
Grosset
Source:
ksu
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Byull. Obshch. Estestvoisp. Voronezhsk. Gosud. Univ. 1: 12 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424336
Common Names
- Viola kozo-poljanskii
- Kozo-Poljanski's Violet
- Kozo-Poljanski's Blue Violet
Description
Viola kozo-poljanskii (also called Kozo-Poljanski'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 kozo-poljanskii 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 kozo-poljanskii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola kozo-poljanskii 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 kozo-poljanskii
Viola kozo-poljanskii is native to Russia and can be found in moist, shady areas of forests and grasslands.
Viola kozo-poljanskii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola kozo-poljanskii?
Viola kozo-poljanskii
What is the common name of Viola kozo-poljanskii?
Kozo-Poljanskii Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola kozo-poljanskii?
Viola kozo-poljanskii 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,