Viola sandrasea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Melch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 46: 39 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423686
Common Names
- Viola sandrasea
- Sandra's Violet
- Sandra's Blue Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola sandrasea (also called Sandra's Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a prostrate habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Viola sandrasea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Viola sandrasea sub. cilicica Contandr. & QuézelFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola sandrasea 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola sandrasea 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 sandrasea
Viola sandrasea can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Viola sandrasea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola sandrasea?
Viola sandrasea
What is the family of Viola sandrasea?
Violaceae
Where is Viola sandrasea native to?
North America
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
Hans Melchior (1894-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:869182-1: Based on the initial data import