Status:
valid
Authors:
De Roem. ex Willk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 25: 10 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425006
Common Names
- Viola willkommii
- Willkommii Violet
- Willkommii Viola
Description
Viola willkommii (also called Willkomm’s Violet, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has small, heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in moist soils in meadows and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Viola willkommii is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola willkommii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola willkommii is a perennial plant that prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be thinned when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Viola willkommii
Viola willkommii is found in South America.
Viola willkommii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola willkommii?
Viola willkommii
What is the common name of Viola willkommii?
Willkomm's Violet
What is the natural habitat of Viola willkommii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,