Vicia parvula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ziel.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Karaca Arbor. Mag.1: 121 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191402
Common Names
- Vicia parvula
- Vicia amoena
- Vicia ludoviciana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia parvula (also called Small Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual legume that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia parvula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia parvula has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia parvula is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer when the soil is warm and moist. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the same spot.
Where to Find Vicia parvula
Vicia parvula is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Vicia parvula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia parvula?
Vicia parvula
What is the common name of Vicia parvula?
Small Vetch
What is the flowering period of Vicia parvula?
April to June
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
Jerzy Zielinski (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ziel.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia parvula Ziel.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.