Viola gracilis

Viola gracilis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Violaceae
Genus: Viola
Species:
V. gracilis
Binomial name
Viola gracilis
Synonyms[1]
  • Viola calycina Boiss. & Heldr.
  • Viola elongata A.Huet ex Nyman
  • Viola olympica Boiss.

Viola gracilis, also known as the Olympian violet,[2] is a species of flowering plant within the family Violaceae.[3]

Description

Viola gracilis is a perennial species, which grows to form dense mats. Leaves are ovate to oblong and range from 2–3 cm long.[4] Plants possess decumbent based stems,[5] which can range from 5–30 cm long.[4] Plants flower between May and August. Flowers can be yellow or violet in colour, but never bicoloured.[4] The spur of the flower is 6-7mm and can be straight or slightly curved. Stipules have oblanceolate, spathulate lobes.[4]

Distribution

Viola gracilis is native to Europe where it can be found in the countries of Albania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Turkey. Turkish populations are only present in western Turkey.[1]

Habitat

Viola gracilis grows in grassy mountain woodlands and alpine meadows.[4] It can also be found growing amongst rocks.[5] It has been recorded growing at altitudes ranging from 1250 to 2000 meters above sea level.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Viola gracilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  2. ^ "Viola gracilis Olympian violet". Royal Horticultural Society. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  3. ^ "Viola gracilis Sm". www.worldfloraonline.org. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
  4. ^ a b c d e f Phillips, Rix, Roger, Martyn (1991). Perennials Volume 1 Early Perennials. Pan Books. p. 55. ISBN 0330327747.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ a b "Viola gracilis". Alpine Garden Society. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.

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