Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreades
ID:
424007

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 167 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423339

Common Names

  • Viola oreades
  • Mountain Violet
  • Mountain Viola

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Description

Viola oreades (also called Oread 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 oreades 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 oreades has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have oval shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola oreades 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 oreades

Viola oreades can be found in Greece.

Viola oreades FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola oreades?

Viola oreades

What is the common name of Viola oreades?

Oreades Violet

What is the habitat of Viola oreades?

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,