Status:
valid
Authors:
Benz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 55: 25 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424685
Common Names
- Viola villaquensis
- Villaquensis Viola
- Villaquensis's Violet
Description
Viola villaquensis (also called Villaque 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 villaquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Viola villaquensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola villaquensis 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 villaquensis
Viola villaquensis can be found in the mountains of Spain.
Viola villaquensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola villaquensis?
Viola villaquensis
What is the family of Viola villaquensis?
Violaceae
Where can Viola villaquensis 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,