Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalotropis
ID:
186846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic.3: 344 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186175

Common Names

  • Vicia megalotropis
  • Large-Spurred Vetch
  • Large-Spurred Vicia

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Synonyms

  • Vicia davurica Willd. ex Ledeb. [valid]
  • Ervum megalotropis (Ledeb.) Trautv. [valid]
  • Ervum megalotropis multicaulis (Ledeb.) Trautv. [unknown]
  • Vicia megalotropis stenophylla Franch. [unknown]
  • Vicia humilis R.R.He [illegitimate]

Description

Vicia megalotropis (also called Large-spurred Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has a slender stem and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, steppes and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia megalotropis is used for its timber, firewood, and charcoal. The bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and the leaves are used for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of fodder and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia megalotropis has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia megalotropis is a perennial legume that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be harvested in the summer or fall.

Where to Find Vicia megalotropis

Vicia megalotropis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Vicia megalotropis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia megalotropis?

Vicia megalotropis

What is the common name of Vicia megalotropis?

Large-spurred Vetch

What is the flowering period of Vicia megalotropis?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Vicia genus

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