Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roccabrunensis
ID:
431404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Espeut

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Monde Pl. 482: 18 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430736

Common Names

  • Viola roccabrunensis
  • Roccabrunensis Violet
  • Violet

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Description

Viola roccabrunensis (also called 'Roccabruno Violet', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the violet family. It is native to temperate regions of Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows up to 0.5 meters tall with small, oval leaves and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Viola roccabrunensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and bright purple flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory ailments and as an expectorant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Viola roccabrunensis flower has five petals, usually blue or purple in color. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola roccabrunensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Viola roccabrunensis

Viola roccabrunensis is native to Italy and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Abruzzo, Lazio, and Molise.

Viola roccabrunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola roccabrunensis?

Viola roccabrunensis

What is the common name of Viola roccabrunensis?

Roccabruno's Violet

What type of plant is Viola roccabrunensis?

Violet

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,

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