Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
187062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Anales Ci. Nat.4: 73 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186391

Common Names

  • Vicia parviflora
  • Parviflora Vicia
  • Parviflora Small-flowered Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Vicia gracilis Loisel. [illegitimate]
  • Vicia tetrasperma gracilis (DC.) Corb. [unknown]
  • Vicia tetrasperma tenuissima Fiori [unknown]
  • Vicia laxiflora Brot. [valid]
  • Vicia tenoreana Martrin-Donos [valid]
  • Vicia gayi Phil. [valid]
  • Vicia erecta Pérez Lara [valid]
  • Ervum nemorale Giraudias [valid]
  • Ervum tenoreanum (Martrin-Donos) Giraudias [valid]
  • Ervum tetraspermum laxiflorum (Brot.) Webb & Berthel. [valid]
  • Vicia gemella gracilis (DC.) Rouy [valid]
  • Vicia parviflora erecta (Pérez Lara) Pérez Lara [valid]
  • Vicia tetrasperma gracilis (DC.) Hook.f. [valid]
  • Vicia tetrasperma laxiflora (Brot.) P.Fourn. [valid]
  • Vicia gemella laxiflora Rouy [unknown]
  • Vicia gemella giraudiasii Rouy [unknown]
  • Vicia gracilis laxiflora (Brot.) Cout. [unknown]
  • Ervum gracile DC. [unknown]

Description

Vicia parviflora (also called Small-flowered Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a slender stem and its leaves are compound with three pairs of leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia parviflora is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vicia parviflora is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia parviflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Vicia parviflora

Vicia parviflora can be found in India, Nepal, and Myanmar.

Vicia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia parviflora?

Vicia parviflora

What is the common name of Vicia parviflora?

Small-flowered Vetch

What is the natural habitat of Vicia parviflora?

Grasslands and scrublands

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