Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
175028

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 196 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174357

Common Names

  • Pale Vetch
  • Pale Tare
  • Vicia pallida

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Synonyms

  • Vicia chilensis D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Vicia paposana Phil. [valid]
  • Abacosa pallida (Hook. & Arn.) Alef. [valid]
  • Ervum chilense Fisch. & C.A.Mey. ex Regel [valid]
  • Ervum pallidum (Hook. & Arn.) Stank. [valid]
  • Ervum vestitum Stank. [valid]
  • Vicia vestita Clos [illegitimate]

Description

Vicia pallida (also called pale vetch, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a slender stem and pinnate leaves with one to four pairs of leaflets. Its flowers are white and its fruits are pods.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a green manure crop, as it helps to improve soil fertility and structure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vicia pallida are small and purple in color. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia pallida is a hardy, annual plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a member of the legume family and can be grown from seed in early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Vicia pallida

Vicia pallida is native to Europe and the Mediterranean region. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.

Vicia pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia pallida?

Vicia pallida

What is the common name of Vicia pallida?

Pale Vetch

What is the habitat of Vicia pallida?

It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:525011-1: Based on the initial data import