Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
175029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
ildis

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp.6: 499 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174358

Common Names

  • Beautiful Vetch
  • Beautiful Tare
  • Pulchella Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Cracca pulchella (Kunth) Alef. [valid]
  • Vicia canifolia Standl. [valid]
  • Vicia melilotoides Wooton & Standl. [valid]
  • Vicia subulata Larrañaga [valid]
  • Vicia pulchella pulchella [unknown]
  • Ervum pulchellum (Kunth) Stank. [valid]
  • Vicia subulata Moc. & Sessé ex Steud. [invalid]

Description

Vicia pulchella (also called small-flowered vetch, among many other common names) is an annual plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a slender stem and pinnate leaves with one to four pairs of leaflets. Its flowers are purple and its fruits are pods.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to help improve soil fertility and structure.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Vicia pulchella are small and purple in color. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia pulchella is a hardy, annual plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a member of the legume family and can be grown from seed in early spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Vicia pulchella

Vicia pulchella is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.

Vicia pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia pulchella?

Vicia pulchella

What is the common name of Vicia pulchella?

Beautiful Vetch

What is the habitat of Vicia pulchella?

It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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