Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
191791

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Sm. ex Link

Source:
ildis

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
C.L.von Buch, Phys. Beschr. Canar. Ins.: 157 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191120



Common Names

  • Hare's-foot Vetch
  • Hare's-foot Pea
  • Hare's-foot Vetchling


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Synonyms

  • Vicia cirrhosa C.Sm. ex Webb & Berthel. [valid]
  • Lathyrus aphyllus (C.Sm. ex Link) Webb & Berthel. [illegitimate]
  • Cracca cirrhosa (C.Sm. ex Webb & Berthel.) Alef. [valid]
  • Ervum cirrhosum (C.Sm. ex Webb & Berthel.) Stank. [illegitimate]

Description

Vicia aphylla (also called Leafless Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia aphylla is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia aphylla has small, yellow flowers with a white eye. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two seed leaves and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia aphylla is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Vicia aphylla

Vicia aphylla is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Vicia aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia aphylla?

Vicia aphylla

What is the common name of Vicia aphylla?

Aphyllous Vetch

What is the natural habitat of Vicia aphylla?

Vicia aphylla is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands in the western United States

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Christen Smith (1785-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Sm.' in the authors string.