Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
P.E.Boissier, Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 123 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189187
Common Names
- Vicia venulosa
- Venulosa Vicia
- Veined Vetch
Synonyms
- Vicia costata venulosa (Boiss. & Hohen.) Stank. [valid]
- Ervum venulosum (Boiss. & Hohen.) Alef. [valid]
Description
Vicia venulosa (also called Veiny Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has trifoliate leaves and small, purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in temperate regions and grows in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia venulosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia venulosa has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia venulosa is a fast-growing annual that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring and thin the seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize as needed.
Where to Find Vicia venulosa
Vicia venulosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Vicia venulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia venulosa?
Vicia venulosa
What is the common name of Vicia venulosa?
Venulosa
What type of plant is Vicia venulosa?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Vicia genus
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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