Status:
valid
Authors:
Beggiat.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Ital. Sci. Nat. 8: 174 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423326
Common Names
- Viola olimpia
- Olympic Violet
- Olympic Viola
Description
Viola olimpia (also called Olympic 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 olimpia 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 olimpia has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola olimpia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Viola olimpia
Viola olimpia can be found in Greece.
Viola olimpia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola olimpia?
Viola olimpia
What is the common name of Viola olimpia?
Olimpia Violet
What is the habitat of Viola olimpia?
It is found in moist and shady areas, such as woodlands and forests
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,