Vicia graminea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
A.Rees, Cycl.37: n.° 27 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184937
Common Names
- Common vetch
- Vetchling
- Vicia
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- Ervum gramineum (Sm.) Stank. [valid]
Description
Vicia graminea (also called Grass Vetch, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous herb native to Europe. It has bright green, trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in temperate climates, often in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia graminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Vicia graminea var. nigricarpa N.R.Bastos & MiottoVicia graminea var. transiens Burkart
Vicia graminea var. graminea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia graminea has yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia graminea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not over-watered. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Where to Find Vicia graminea
Vicia graminea is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Vicia graminea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia graminea?
Vicia graminea
What is the common name of Vicia graminea?
Grass Vetch
What is the growth habit of Vicia graminea?
It is an erect, clump-forming annual with a spreading habit.
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
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia graminea Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.