Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuissima
ID:
187064

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Schinz & Thell.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich58: 70 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186393

Common Names

  • Vicia tenuissima
  • Tenuissima Vicia
  • Tenuissima Slender Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Ervum tenuissimum Pers. [illegitimate]
  • Cracca tenuissima (M.Bieb.) Alef. [valid]
  • Ervum aristatum Raf. [valid]
  • Ervum longifolium Ten. [valid]
  • Ervum longepedunculatum Willk. & Costa ex Debeaux [valid]
  • Ervum tenuifolium (M.Bieb.) Lag. [valid]
  • Ervum tenuissimum M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Ervum tetraspermum tenuissimum (M.Bieb.) Stank. [valid]

Description

Vicia tenuissima (also called Slender Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a slender stem and its leaves are compound with three pairs of leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia tenuissima is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vicia tenuissima is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia tenuissima is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Vicia tenuissima

Vicia tenuissima is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Vicia tenuissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia tenuissima?

Vicia tenuissima

What is the common name of Vicia tenuissima?

Slender Vetch

What is the natural habitat of Vicia tenuissima?

Grasslands and scrublands

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
Albert Thellung (1881-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:525195-1: Based on the initial data import