Viola tanaitica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grosset
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 80 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424657
Common Names
- Viola tanaitica
- Tanaitica Viola
- Tanaitica's Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola tanaitica (also called Tanaitic 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 Central Asia and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola tanaitica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. 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
The flower of Viola tanaitica is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola tanaitica is a perennial species that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.
Where to Find Viola tanaitica
Viola tanaitica can be found in the mountains of Turkey.
Viola tanaitica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola tanaitica?
Viola tanaitica
What is the family of Viola tanaitica?
Violaceae
Where can Viola tanaitica be found?
It is found in the Caucasus and Turkey
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2461232: Based on the initial data import
Hugo Edgarovich Grosset (1903-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grosset' in the authors string.