Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reichenbachiana
ID:
424471

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2459911: Based on the initial data import
Claude Thomas Alexis Jordan (1814-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jord.' in the authors string.
Alexandre Boreau (1803-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boreau' in the authors string.