Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1807
Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Herb. Spreng.: 31 (1807)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185843
Common Names
- Michauxii Vicia
- Michauxii Vetch
- Vicia Michauxii
Synonyms
- Vicia peregrina michauxii Sadler [unknown]
- Vicia carnea Kotschy [valid]
- Vicia persepolitana Boiss. [valid]
- Vicia peregrina michauxii (Spreng.) Ponert [valid]
- Vicia peregrina persepolitana (Boiss.) Ponert [unknown]
- Tuamina michauxii (Spreng.) Alef. [valid]
- Vicia michauxii stenophylla Boiss. [valid]
Description
Vicia michauxii (also called Michaux's Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Asia. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia michauxii is a leguminous plant that is used as a cover crop and green manure. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia michauxii has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and round with a brown color. The seedling is thin and upright with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia michauxii is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of existing plants can also be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Vicia michauxii
Vicia michauxii is native to China and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Vicia michauxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia michauxii?
Vicia michauxii
What is the common name of Vicia michauxii?
Michaux's Vetch
What is the family of Vicia michauxii?
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