Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somchetica
ID:
425451

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Koch

Source:
ksu

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 15: 251 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424783

Common Names

  • Viola somchetica
  • Somchetica Viola
  • Viola

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Description

Viola somchetica (also called Somchet's violet, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with heart-shaped leaves and white to purple flowers. It is native to the mountains of the Caucasus and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Viola somchetica is a perennial plant that is native to Central Asia. It is often used in landscaping and can be used to attract pollinators to gardens. The flowers of the plant can also be used to make a tea that is said to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Viola somchetica has small, purple flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola somchetica is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Viola somchetica

Viola somchetica is native to the Caucasus region. It can be found in dry areas, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Viola somchetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Viola somchetica?

Viola somchetica

What is the common name of Viola somchetica?

Somchet's violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola somchetica?

Eastern Himalayas

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,

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