Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessei
ID:
178741

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist.2: 318 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178070

Common Names

  • Sesse's Vetch
  • Vicia sessei
  • Sesse's Pea

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Synonyms

  • Vicia pulchella mexicana (Hemsl.) C.R.Gunn [valid]
  • Vicia mexicana Hemsl. [valid]
  • Vicia polyphylla G.Don [unknown]
  • Vicia polyphylla Moc. & Sessé ex G.Don [invalid]

Description

Vicia sessei (also called Sessé's Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb with purple flowers and pinnately compound leaves. Native to Mexico, it is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia sessei is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil improvement. It is also used in landscaping and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: purple, small, about 1 cm long. Seed: small, black, oblong. Seedlings: dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia sessei is an annual plant native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and covered with a thin layer of soil.

Where to Find Vicia sessei

Vicia sessei can be found in Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia.

Vicia sessei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia sessei?

Vicia sessei

What is the family of Vicia sessei?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Vicia sessei?

Sesse's Vetch

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