Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudo-orobus
ID:
186515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus)1: 41 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185844

Common Names

  • Pseudo-orobus Vicia
  • Pseudo-orobus Vetch
  • Vicia Pseudo-orobus

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Synonyms

  • Vicia tanakae Franch. & Sav. [valid]
  • Vicia pseudo-orobus tanakae (Franch. & Sav.) Makino [unknown]
  • Orobus fischerianus Stank. [valid]
  • Vicia pseudo-orobus albiflora Nakai [unknown]
  • Ervum pseudo-orobus (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Trautv. [valid]
  • Vicia pseudorobus breviramea P.Y.Fu & Y.C.Teng [unknown]
  • Vicia pseudoorobus albiflora (Nakai) T.Lee [unknown]

Description

Vicia pseudo-orobus (also called False Orobanche, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Asia. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia pseudo-orobus is a leguminous plant that is used as a cover crop and green manure. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vicia pseudorobus for. albiflora (Nakai) P.Y.Fu & Y.A.Chen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia pseudo-orobus has small white flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is small and round with a brown color. The seedling is thin and upright with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia pseudo-orobus is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of existing plants can also be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Vicia pseudo-orobus

Vicia pseudo-orobus is native to China and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Vicia pseudo-orobus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia pseudo-orobus?

Vicia pseudo-orobus

What is the common name of Vicia pseudo-orobus?

False Orobanche Vetch

What is the family of Vicia pseudo-orobus?

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

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.