Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetrasperma
ID:
180842

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Moench

Source:
ildis

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000180171

Common Names

  • Vicia Tetrasperma
  • Tetrasperma Vicia
  • Vicia Four-seeded

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Description

Vicia tetrasperma (also called 'Four-Seeded Vicia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is a small shrub with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia tetrasperma is used as a forage crop, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia tetrasperma has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two rounded cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia tetrasperma is a fast-growing, perennial, legume vine that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Vicia tetrasperma

Vicia tetrasperma is native to Europe and can be found in countries such as France, Spain, and Portugal.

Vicia tetrasperma FAQ

What is the common name of Vicia tetrasperma?

Tetrasperm Vicia

What is the scientific name of Tetrasperm Vicia?

Vicia tetrasperma

What is the habitat of Vicia tetrasperma?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrubland in western and central Africa

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.