Viola woroschilovii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bezd.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. Dal'nego Vostoka : 451 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508158
Common Names
- Woroschilov's Violet
- Woroschilov Viola
- Viola Woroschilovii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Viola woroschilovii (also called Woroschilov's Violet, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to eastern Europe and western Asia. It has a low-growing habit and grows to a height of 5–10 cm. It prefers moist soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Viola woroschilovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola woroschilovii has small, purple flowers with five petals, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viola woroschilovii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Viola woroschilovii
Viola woroschilovii can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan.
Viola woroschilovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola woroschilovii?
Viola woroschilovii
What is the common name of Viola woroschilovii?
Woroschilov's Violet
What are the uses of Viola woroschilovii?
Viola woroschilovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
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
T.A. Bezdeleva (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bezd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77079601-1: Based on the initial data import