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
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.
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,