Vicia amoena - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Fisch.
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ildis
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186539
Common Names
- Vicia Amoena
- Lovely Vetch
- Beautiful Vetch
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- Vicia amoena sachalinensis Nakai [unknown]
- Vicia amoena lanata Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
- Vicia amoena oblongifolia Regel [unknown]
Description
Vicia amoena (also called Sweet Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it is found in a variety of habitats, from open grasslands to woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia amoena is used as a medicinal plant, for fodder, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia amoena has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia amoena is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Vicia amoena
Vicia amoena is native to India and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Vicia amoena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia amoena?
Vicia amoena
What is the common name of Vicia amoena?
Vicia amoena
Where is Vicia amoena found?
Vicia amoena is found in Europe and North 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
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524513-1: Based on the initial data import