Status:
valid
Authors:
Erben
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 21: 495 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424406
Common Names
- Viola iselensis
- Viola isaurica
- Viola sfikasiana
Description
Viola sfikasiana (also called Sfikas Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. Its leaves are ovate and up to 3 cm long. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Viola sfikasiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola sfikasiana is small, purple and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola sfikasiana is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by seed or division and will self-seed in the garden.
Where to Find Viola sfikasiana
Viola sfikasiana can be found in the mountains of western Turkey.
Viola sfikasiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola sfikasiana?
Viola sfikasiana
What is the common name of Viola sfikasiana?
Sfikasiana Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola sfikasiana?
It is native to tropical Asia
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
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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,