Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cusnae
ID:
191956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Foggi & Ricceri

Source:
ildis

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Webbia43: 25 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191285

Common Names

  • Cusna Vetch
  • Cusna Vicia
  • Cusna's Vetch

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Description

Vicia cusnae (also called Cusna Vetch, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia cusnae is used as a forage crop, as a soil-improving crop, and as a green manure crop. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to reduce weed growth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia cusnae has small, purple flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flattened. The seedlings have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia cusnae is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the summer or by dividing the roots in the spring.

Where to Find Vicia cusnae

Vicia cusnae can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Vicia cusnae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia cusnae?

Vicia cusnae

What is the common name of Vicia cusnae?

Cusna vetch

What is the family of Vicia cusnae?

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

Bruno Foggi (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Foggi' in the authors string.
Carlo Ricceri (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricceri' in the authors string.