Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ritschliana
ID:
424274

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Becker

Source:
ksu

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 8: 270 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423606

Common Names

  • Viola ritschliana
  • Ritschliana Viola
  • Viola

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Description

Viola ritschliana (also called Ritschl's 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 central and eastern Europe, and is found in moist meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Viola ritschliana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola ritschliana has small, white to purple flowers with five petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are round and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola ritschliana is a perennial plant that is best grown in partial shade to full shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is also known as Ritschl's Violet.

Where to Find Viola ritschliana

Viola ritschliana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Viola ritschliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola ritschliana?

Viola ritschliana

What is the family of Viola ritschliana?

Violaceae

Where is Viola ritschliana 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,