Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loiseleurii
ID:
192041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) H.Lindb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Spisok Rast. Gerb. Fl. S.S.S.R. Bot. Inst. Vsesojuzn. Akad. Nauk9: 47 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191370

Common Names

  • Vicia loiseleurii
  • Loiseleur's Vetch
  • Loiseleurii Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Ervum terronii Ten. [valid]
  • Vicia terronii (Ten.) H.Lindb. [valid]
  • Vicia litvinovii Boriss. [valid]
  • Vicia pubescens sensu auct.fl.Cauc. [deprecated]
  • Ervum loiseleurii M.Bieb. [valid]
  • Vicia meyeri Boiss. [valid]
  • Endiusa loiseleurii (M.Bieb.) Alef. [valid]
  • Ervum meyeri Trautv. [valid]
  • Ervilia loiseleurii (M.Bieb.) H.Schaef., Coulot & Rabaute [valid]
  • Ervum loiseleurii C.A.Mey. [invalid]

Description

Vicia loiseleurii (also called Loiseleur's Vetch, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia loiseleurii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia loiseleurii has small, purple flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flattened. The seedlings have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia loiseleurii is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer when the soil is warm and moist. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the same spot.

Where to Find Vicia loiseleurii

Vicia loiseleurii is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Vicia loiseleurii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia loiseleurii?

Vicia loiseleurii

What is the common name of Vicia loiseleurii?

Loiseleur's Vetch

What is the flowering period of Vicia loiseleurii?

April to June

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

Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.