Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kurdica
ID:
746664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jalilian

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.121: 81 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745997

Common Names

  • Vicia kurdica
  • Kurdish Vetch
  • Kurdish Vetch

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Description

Vicia kurdica (also called Kurdish Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1m in height. It is native to the Middle East and is found in grasslands and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia kurdica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia kurdica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia kurdica is a perennial plant native to the Middle East. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Vicia kurdica

Vicia kurdica is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and in areas of secondary forest.

Vicia kurdica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia kurdica?

Vicia kurdica

What is the common name of Vicia kurdica?

Kurdish Vicia

What is the family of Vicia kurdica?

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