Status:
valid
Authors:
Erben
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 21: 489 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423807
Common Names
- Viola Pseudograeca
- False Greek Violet
- False Greek Blue Violet
Description
Viola pseudograeca (also called False Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a prostrate habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Viola pseudograeca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola pseudograeca has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola pseudograeca is a low-growing, perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found in moist, shady soils in woodlands and forests. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divided plants should be planted in a moist, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Viola pseudograeca
Viola pseudograeca can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Viola pseudograeca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola pseudograeca?
Viola pseudograeca
What is the common name of Viola pseudograeca?
False Greek Violet
What is the family of Viola pseudograeca?
Violaceae
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,