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
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.
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
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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,