Vicia tetrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.W.Kung
Source:
ildis
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Contr. Inst. Bot. Natl. Acad. Peiping3: 391 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199237
Common Names
- Vicia tetrantha
- Ramuliflora
- Ramuliflorus
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- Vicia multijuga Z.D.Xia [illegitimate]
Description
Vicia tetrantha (also called four-leaved vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are purple or white. It is native to the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East, and it typically grows in dry grasslands, steppes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia tetrantha is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vicia tetrantha is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Vicia tetrantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 45-60 cm apart.
Where to Find Vicia tetrantha
Vicia tetrantha can be found in dry grasslands and meadows in Europe and North Africa.
Vicia tetrantha FAQ
What type of plant is Vicia tetrantha?
Vicia tetrantha is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Where is Vicia tetrantha found?
Vicia tetrantha is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
What is the scientific name of Vicia tetrantha?
The scientific name of Vicia tetrantha is Vicia tetrantha.
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
Hsien Wu Kung (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.W.Kung' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia tetrantha H.W.Kung: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.