Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kotschyana
ID:
187067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.6: 47 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186396

Common Names

  • Vicia kotschyana
  • Kotschyana Vicia
  • Kotschyana Kotschy's Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Vicia kothycyana Boiss. [unknown]
  • Cracca kotschyana (Boiss.) Alef. [valid]

Description

Vicia kotschyana (also called Kotschy's Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a slender stem and its leaves are compound with three pairs of leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia kotschyana 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 kotschyana is a small, white or pink 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 kotschyana 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 kotschyana

Vicia kotschyana is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Vicia kotschyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia kotschyana?

Vicia kotschyana

What is the common name of Vicia kotschyana?

Kotschy's Vetch

What is the natural habitat of Vicia kotschyana?

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