Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Becker
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 146 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424180
Common Names
- Viola markgrafii
- Markgraf's Violet
- Markgraf Violet
Description
Viola markgrafii (also called Markgraf's violet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils and is found in coastal dunes, sand dunes, and other rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Viola markgrafii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola markgrafii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola markgrafii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade. Replant the divisions immediately.
Where to Find Viola markgrafii
Viola markgrafii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, France, and Italy.
Viola markgrafii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola markgrafii?
Viola markgrafii
What is the common name of Viola markgrafii?
Markgrafii Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola markgrafii?
Viola markgrafii is found in the mountains of Turkey and Iran
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,