Viola ruprechtiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borbás
Source:
ipni
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 41: 20 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348465
Common Names
- Viola ruprechtiana
- Ruprechtiana Viola
- Viola Viola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola ruprechtiana (also called Ruprecht's Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola ruprechtiana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola ruprechtiana is purple, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola ruprechtiana is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Viola ruprechtiana
Viola ruprechtiana is native to East Asia and can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.
Viola ruprechtiana FAQ
What is the common name of Viola ruprechtiana?
Ruprecht's Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola ruprechtiana?
Grasslands and meadows
What is the scientific name of Viola ruprechtiana?
Viola ruprechtiana
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
Vinczé von Borbás (1844-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borbás' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:869164-1: Based on the initial data import