Viola occulta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lehm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (HBG, Hamburgensis) 1829: 9 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423371
Common Names
- Viola occulta
- Occult Violet
- Occult Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola occulta (also called Occult 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 occulta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola occulta has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola occulta is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall and should be lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 12-15 inches apart.
Where to Find Viola occulta
Viola occulta is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes.
Viola occulta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola occulta?
Viola occulta
What is the family of Viola occulta?
Violaceae
Where is Viola occulta found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2459320: Based on the initial data import
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.