Vicia cassia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 119 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186176
Common Names
- Vicia cassia
- Cassia Vetch
- Cassia Vicia
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- Vicia pinardi Boiss. [valid]
Description
Vicia cassia (also called Cassia Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has a slender stem and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, steppes and forest edges.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia cassia is used for its timber, firewood, and charcoal. The bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and the leaves are used for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of fodder and for soil stabilization and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia cassia has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.
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Vicia cassia is a perennial legume that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be harvested in the summer or fall.
Where to Find Vicia cassia
Vicia cassia is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Vicia cassia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia cassia?
Vicia cassia
What is the common name of Vicia cassia?
Cassia Vetch
What is the flowering period of Vicia cassia?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Vicia genus
Vicia hassei, 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 cassia Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.