Status:
valid
Authors:
Vasjukov
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 18(1): 18 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342570
Common Names
- Viola nikitinii
- Nikitinii Viola
- Viola
Description
Viola nikitinii (also called Viola Nikitinii, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry and wet forests. It has long, slender leaves and small purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola nikitinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal remedy for skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola nikitinii has small, purple flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola nikitinii is a perennial plant that prefers well-draining soil and full sun. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from the tip of the stem and allow it to callous over before planting in a moist soil mixture.
Where to Find Viola nikitinii
Viola nikitinii is native to Russia.
Viola nikitinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola nikitinii?
Viola nikitinii
What is the common name of Viola nikitinii?
Nikitin's violet
What is the family of Viola nikitinii?
Violaceae
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,