Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rossowiana
ID:
1322235

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.Watson & A.R.Flores

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Rock Gard. Quart. 71: 59 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334689

Common Names

  • Viola rossowiana
  • Rossow's Violet
  • Rossow's Violet

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Description

Viola rossowiana (also called 'Rossow's Violet', among many other common names) is a perennial native to Turkey. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spread of 1-2 feet. It grows in moist, shady areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Viola rossowiana is a flowering plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive purple flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in flower beds and borders. The leaves of the plant can also be used as a herbal remedy for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola rossowiana has a small, purple flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola rossowiana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Viola rossowiana

Viola rossowiana is native to the Caucasus region of Russia and can be found in the Caucasus Mountains.

Viola rossowiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola rossowiana?

Viola rossowiana

What is the common name of Viola rossowiana?

Rossow's Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola rossowiana?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

John Michael Watson (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Watson' in the authors string.
Ana Rosa Flores (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Flores' in the authors string.