Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cypria
ID:
186849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kotschy

Source:
ildis

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
F.J.A.Unger & C.G.T.Kotschy, Ins. Cypern: 384 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186178

Common Names

  • Vicia cypria
  • Cyprus Vetch
  • Cyprus Vicia

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Synonyms

  • Ervum cyprium (Kotschy) Stank. [valid]
  • Ervilia cypria (Kotschy) Coulot & Rabaute [unknown]

Description

Vicia cypria (also called Cyprus 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 Cyprus and is found in meadows, steppes and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia cypria is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a cover crop, and as a green manure crop. It is also used to improve soil fertility and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia cypria has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia cypria 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 cypria

Vicia cypria is native to Cyprus and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Vicia cypria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia cypria?

Vicia cypria

What is the common name of Vicia cypria?

Cyprus Vetch

What is the flowering period of Vicia cypria?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Vicia genus

Vicia hassei, Vicia lomensis, Vicia ocalensis, 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