Vicia aucheri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Boiss.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190267
Common Names
- Vicia aucheri
- Aucheri Vicia
- Aucheri Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia aucheri (also called Aucher's Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grassy areas, and has bright purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia aucheri is used as a forage crop and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia aucheri has small, yellow flowers with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia aucheri is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.
Where to Find Vicia aucheri
Vicia aucheri is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey.
Vicia aucheri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia aucheri?
Vicia aucheri
What is the common name of Vicia aucheri?
Aucher's Vetch
Where is Vicia aucheri found?
Vicia aucheri is found in Iran.
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524553-1: Based on the initial data import