Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lavrenkoana
ID:
748672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (KHAR) 1927: 8 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748005

Common Names

  • Viola lavrenkoana
  • Lavrenko's Viola
  • Lavrenkoana Viola

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Synonyms

  • Viola cretacea Klokov [unknown]

Description

Viola lavrenkoana (also called Lavrenko's Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Viola lavrenkoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola lavrenkoana has small purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola lavrenkoana is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the plant in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Viola lavrenkoana

Viola lavrenkoana can be found in the Caucasus Mountains.

Viola lavrenkoana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola lavrenkoana?

Viola lavrenkoana

What type of plant is Viola lavrenkoana?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Viola lavrenkoana native to?

It is native to Europe

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2902085: Based on the initial data import
Mikhail Vasilevich Klokov (1896-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klokov' in the authors string.