Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
afghanica
ID:
189842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chrtková

Source:
ildis

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax.12: 102 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189171



Common Names

  • Vicia afghanica
  • Afghanica Vicia
  • Afghan Vetch


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Description

Vicia afghanica (also called 'Afghan Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Afghanistan region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia afghanica is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia afghanica has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia afghanica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vicia afghanica

Vicia afghanica is found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.

Vicia afghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia afghanica?

Vicia afghanica

What is the common name of Vicia afghanica?

Afghanica

What type of plant is Vicia afghanica?

Herbaceous perennial

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