Viola oblonga - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blatt.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot. Soc. 9: 200 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423351
Common Names
- Viola oblonga
- Oblong Violet
- Oblong Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola oblonga (also called Oblong Violet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Viola oblonga is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye and for tanning leather.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola oblonga flowers are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola oblonga is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. The plant can be pruned to maintain its shape and size. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Viola oblonga
Viola oblonga is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes.
Viola oblonga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola oblonga?
Viola oblonga
What is the family of Viola oblonga?
Violaceae
What is the common name of Viola oblonga?
Oblong Violet
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
Ethelbert Blatter (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blatt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:868811-1: Based on the initial data import