Viola voliotisii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Erben
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 21: 614 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424703
Common Names
- Viola voliotisii
- Voliotisii Viola
- Voliotisii's Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola voliotisii (also called Greek Violet, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It has small, white flowers with purple veins and yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Viola voliotisii 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 voliotisii 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 voliotisii 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 voliotisii
Viola voliotisii can be found in the mountains of Greece.
Viola voliotisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola voliotisii?
Viola voliotisii
What is the family of Viola voliotisii?
Violaceae
Where can Viola voliotisii 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
Matthias Erben (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Erben' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907270-1: Based on the initial data import