Viola tineorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Erben & Raimondo
Source:
ksu
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Giorn. Bot. Ital. 129: 80 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424632
Common Names
- Viola tineorum
- Tineorum Viola
- Tineorum's Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola tineorum (also called Alpine 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 Europe and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola tineorum is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant. It has a number of medicinal benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola tineorum has small, light blue flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola tineorum is a perennial plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a cold frame, and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Viola tineorum
Viola tineorum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry areas, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.
Viola tineorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola tineorum?
Viola tineorum
What is the family of Viola tineorum?
Violaceae
Where can Viola tineorum 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
Francesco Maria Raimondo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raimondo' in the authors string.
Matthias Erben (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erben' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:995697-1: Based on the initial data import