Status:
valid
Authors:
Erben
Source:
ksu
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bot. Chron. 13: 51 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423662
Common Names
- Viola serresiana
- Serres' Violet
- Serres' Blue Violet
Description
Viola serresiana (also called Serres' 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 serresiana has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola serresiana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola serresiana 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 serresiana
Viola serresiana can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Viola serresiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola serresiana?
Viola serresiana
What is the family of Viola serresiana?
Violaceae
Where is Viola serresiana 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,