Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nebrodensis
ID:
424194

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Delic. Prag. : 26 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423526

Common Names

  • Viola nebrodensis
  • Nebrodensis Violet
  • Mountain Violet

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Description

Viola nebrodensis (also called Nebrodi Violet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to Sicily. It has heart-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It usually grows in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Viola nebrodensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola nebrodensis has small, white to purple flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola nebrodensis is a perennial plant that is best grown in partial shade to full shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is also known as the Nebrod Violet.

Where to Find Viola nebrodensis

Viola nebrodensis is native to Europe and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Viola nebrodensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola nebrodensis?

Viola nebrodensis

What is the common name of Viola nebrodensis?

Nebrodensis Violet

What type of plant is Viola nebrodensis?

Herbaceous perennial

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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