Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhodopeia
ID:
424292

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Becker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 26(2): 334 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423624

Common Names

  • Viola rhodopeia
  • Rhodopeia Viola
  • Viola

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Description

Viola rhodopeia (also called Rhodope Violet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 30cm tall. It is native to southeastern Europe, and is found in moist meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola rhodopeia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Viola rhodopeia var. congesta Delip.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola rhodopeia is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola rhodopeia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate, which usually takes about two weeks. Once the seedlings are established, water them regularly and fertilize them every few weeks. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant the divisions in a sunny location.

Where to Find Viola rhodopeia

Viola rhodopeia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Viola rhodopeia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola rhodopeia?

Viola rhodopeia

What is the family of Viola rhodopeia?

Violaceae

Where is Viola rhodopeia native to?

Europe

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,