Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana14: 186 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168868
Common Names
- Pampicola Vetch
- Vicia Pampicola
- Pampicola Vetch
Synonyms
- Ervum pampicola (Burkart) Stank. [valid]
Description
Vicia pampicola (also called Pampas Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia pampicola is used as a source of forage for livestock and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Vicia pampicola var. burkartii Giang.
Vicia pampicola var. pampicola
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vicia pampicola is a small, purple, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaflets and a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia pampicola is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m (20 ft) in height. It is native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Vicia pampicola
Vicia pampicola is native to South America. It can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Vicia pampicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia pampicola?
Vicia pampicola
What is the common name of Vicia pampicola?
Pampicola Vetch
What is the family of Vicia pampicola?
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