Vicia larissae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prima
Source:
ildis
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.11: 225 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191101
Common Names
- Larissa Vetch
- Vicia larissae
- Larissae Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia larissae (also called Larissa's Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia larissae is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia larissae has yellow flowers that are pea-like. The seeds are small, black, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia larissae is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in early spring, about 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart. Water regularly and thin the seedlings to 6 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Division can be done in early spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and shoots.
Where to Find Vicia larissae
Vicia larissae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Vicia larissae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia larissae?
Vicia larissae
What is the common name of Vicia larissae?
Larissa Vetch
What is the natural habitat of Vicia larissae?
Vicia larissae is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands in the western United States
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
V.M. Prima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prima' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia larissae Prima: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.