Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uechtritziana
ID:
1336012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borbás

Source:
ipni

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Verh. K. K. Zool.-Bot. Ges. Wien 41: 20 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348466

Common Names

  • Viola uechtritziana
  • Uechtritziana Viola
  • Viola Viola

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Description

Viola uechtritziana (also called Uechtritz' Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Viola uechtritziana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Viola uechtritziana is purple, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Viola uechtritziana is a perennial that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Viola uechtritziana

Viola uechtritziana is native to East Asia and can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Viola uechtritziana FAQ

What is the common name of Viola uechtritziana?

Uechtritz' Violet

What is the natural habitat of Viola uechtritziana?

Grasslands and meadows

What is the scientific name of Viola uechtritziana?

Viola uechtritziana

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

Vinczé von Borbás (1844-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borbás' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:869448-1: Based on the initial data import