Vicia balansae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 569 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185840
Common Names
- Balansae Vicia
- Balansae Vetch
- Vicia Balansae
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- Vicia abbreviata balansae (Boiss.) Stank. [valid]
- Vicia nordmanniana Owerin ex Trautv. [valid]
- Vicia djimilensis K.Koch ex Boiss. [valid]
- Vicia truncatula balansae (Boiss.) Zernov [unknown]
Description
Vicia balansae (also called Balansa's Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Asia. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia balansae is a leguminous plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop and green manure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia balansae has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and round with a brown color. The seedling is thin and upright with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia balansae is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of existing plants can also be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Vicia balansae
Vicia balansae is native to China and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Vicia balansae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia balansae?
Vicia balansae
What is the common name of Vicia balansae?
Balansa's Vetch
What is the family of Vicia balansae?
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia balansae Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.