Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord. ex Boreau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Centre France , ed. 3, 2: 78 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423803
Common Names
- Viola Reichenbachiana
- Reichenbach's Violet
- Reichenbach's Blue Violet
Synonyms
- Viola formosa Vuk. [unknown]
- Viola degener Schweigg. ex Mert. & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
- Viola leucocentra (Pinkw.) Pinkw. [unknown]
- Viola vicina Martrin-Donos [unknown]
- Viola vulgaris Rupr. [unknown]
- Viola wettsteinii Richt. [unknown]
- Viola arenicola Chabert [unknown]
- Viola sylvestris Lam. [unknown]
Description
Viola reichenbachiana (also called Reichenbach's 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 reichenbachiana 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 reichenbachiana 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 reichenbachiana is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to grow and propagate by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plants in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The plants are drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Viola reichenbachiana
Viola reichenbachiana can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Viola reichenbachiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola reichenbachiana?
Viola reichenbachiana
What is the common name of Viola reichenbachiana?
Reichenbach's Violet
What is the family of Viola reichenbachiana?
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,