Vicia peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Authors:
Vigo
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000175439
Common Names
- Vicia peruviana
- Peruvian Vetch
- Common Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia peruviana (also called Peruvian Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, pastures, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia peruviana is used as a cover crop and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for soil conservation and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia peruviana has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have linear-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia peruviana is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and salt. It is best grown in full sun and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Vicia peruviana
Vicia peruviana is native to Peru and can be found in the regions of Amazonas, Ancash, and Cajamarca.
Vicia peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia peruviana?
Vicia peruviana
What type of plant is Vicia peruviana?
A herb
What is the natural habitat of Vicia peruviana?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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
Josep Vigo Bonada (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vigo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:265096-2: Based on the initial data import