Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
424011

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Becker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
in B. Fedtsch. Fl. Asiat. Ross. No. 8. 95 (1915).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423343

Common Names

  • Viola orientalis
  • Oriental Violet
  • Oriental Viola

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Synonyms

  • Viola xanthopetala Nakai [unknown]
  • Viola uniflora orientalis Maxim. [unknown]
  • Viola orientalis conferta W.Becker [unknown]
  • Viola conferta Nakai [unknown]

Description

Viola orientalis (also called Oriental 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 orientalis 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 orientalis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola orientalis 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 orientalis

Viola orientalis is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in grasslands and rocky slopes.

Viola orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola orientalis?

Viola orientalis

What is the family of Viola orientalis?

Violaceae

What is the common name of Viola orientalis?

Oriental 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2459278: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Becker (1874-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Becker' in the authors string.