Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argaea
ID:
192027

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.H.Davis) Greuter

Source:
ildis

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia16: 114 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191356



Common Names

  • Vicia argaea
  • Argaeus Vetch
  • Argean Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Vicia canescens argaea P.H.Davis [valid]

Description

Vicia argaea (also called Argaea Vetch, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia argaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia argaea has small, purple flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flattened. The seedlings have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia argaea is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be sown in the fall or spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vicia argaea

Vicia argaea can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Vicia argaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia argaea?

Vicia argaea

What is the common name of Vicia argaea?

Argaean Vetch

What is the flowering period of Vicia argaea?

April to June

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

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Peter Hadland Davis (1918-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Davis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:942921-1: Based on the initial data import