Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reichei
ID:
431405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Skottsb. ex Macloskie

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Rep. Princeton Univ. Exped. Patagonia, Botany 8(Suppl.): 176 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430737

Common Names

  • Viola reichei
  • Reichei Violet
  • Violet

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Description

Viola reichei (also called Viola of the Andes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, white or purple flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Viola reichei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and bright purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory ailments and as an expectorant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Viola reichei flower has five petals, usually blue or purple in color. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola reichei is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Viola reichei

Viola reichei is native to Italy and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise.

Viola reichei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola reichei?

Viola reichei

What is the common name of Viola reichei?

Reiche's Violet

What type of plant is Viola reichei?

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-2472093: Based on the initial data import
George Macloskie (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Macloskie' in the authors string.
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.