Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 12: 201 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423718
Common Names
- Viola reticulata
- Netted Violet
- Netted Blue Violet
Description
Viola reticulata (also called Net-veined 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 reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola reticulata is white or pink and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola reticulata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Viola reticulata
Viola reticulata is found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, fields, and open woodlands.
Viola reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola reticulata?
Viola reticulata
What is the common name of Viola reticulata?
Netted Violet
What type of plant is Viola reticulata?
Herbaceous perennial
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,