Viola vourinensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Erben
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 21: 500 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424701
Common Names
- Viola vourinensis
- Vourinensis Viola
- Vourinensis's Violet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola vourinensis (also called Vourin 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 vourinensis 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 vourinensis 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 vourinensis 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 vourinensis
Viola vourinensis can be found in the mountains of Greece.
Viola vourinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola vourinensis?
Viola vourinensis
What is the family of Viola vourinensis?
Violaceae
Where can Viola vourinensis 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:907271-1: Based on the initial data import