Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
johannis
ID:
187058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tamamsch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Fl. Azerbaidzhana5: 552 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186387

Common Names

  • Vicia johannis
  • Johannis Vicia
  • Johannis John's Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Vicia johannis johannis [unknown]
  • Vicia johannis ecirrhosa (Popov) H.I.Schäf. [valid]
  • Bona johannis (Tamamsch.) Stank. & Roskov [valid]
  • Bona turkestanica (Vassilkovsk.) Stank. & Roskov [valid]
  • Vicia narbonensis ecirrhosa Popov [valid]
  • Vicia hyrcanica megalodonta (Rech.f.) Ponert [unknown]
  • Vicia turkestanica Vassilkovsk. [valid]
  • Vicia noeana megalodonta Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Vicia narbonensis joannis (Tamamasch.) Fedor. & Dubovik [unknown]
  • Vicia narbonensis johannis (Tamamsch.) Jauzein [unknown]
  • Vicia johannis procumbens H.I.Schäf. [valid]
  • Vicia johannis intermedia H.I.Schäf. [valid]

Description

Vicia johannis (also called Johann's Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands. It has long, slender stems and small, yellow flowers with a red center.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia johannis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vicia johannis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia johannis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Vicia johannis

Vicia johannis can be found in Turkey.

Vicia johannis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia johannis?

Vicia johannis

What is the common name of Vicia johannis?

John's Vetch

What is the natural habitat of Vicia johannis?

Grasslands and scrublands

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