Vicia andina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile41: 692 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000176919
Common Names
- Andean Vetch
- Peruvian Vetch
- Mountain Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia andina (also called Andean vetch, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It has trifoliate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia andina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used for erosion control and to improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia andina has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia andina is an annual herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be propagated by direct seeding or by cuttings.
Where to Find Vicia andina
Vicia andina is native to South America and can be found in areas of Chile and Argentina.
Vicia andina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia andina?
Vicia andina
What is the common name of Vicia andina?
Andean Vetch
What is the family of Vicia andina?
Fabaceae
Species in the Vicia genus
Vicia hassei, Vicia lomensis, Vicia ocalensis, Vicia setifolia, Vicia epetiolaris, Vicia macrograminea, Vicia pampicola, Vicia acutifolia, Vicia americana, Vicia andicola, Vicia bijuga, Vicia caroliniana, Vicia humilis, Vicia leucophaea, Vicia linearifolia, Vicia magellanica, Vicia menziesii, Vicia minutiflora, Vicia montevidensis, Vicia nana, Vicia nigricans, Vicia pallida, Vicia pulchella, Vicia stenophylla, Vicia vicina, Vicia peruviana, Vicia andina, Vicia sessei, Vicia tetrasperma, Vicia graminea, Vicia balansae, Vicia michauxii, Vicia pseudo-orobus, Vicia hyrcanica, Vicia amurensis, Vicia splendens, Vicia alpestris, Vicia ciceroidea, Vicia multijuga, Vicia megalotropis, Vicia cassia, Vicia cypria, Vicia kalakhensis, Vicia eristalioides, Vicia mollis, Vicia hyaeniscyamus, Vicia johannis, Vicia parviflora, Vicia tenuissima, Vicia kotschyana,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524521-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia andina Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.