Vicia benthamiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ali
Source:
ildis
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not.120: 51 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191122
Common Names
- Bentham's Vetch
- Bentham's Pea
- Bentham's Vetchling
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- Vicia mollis Benth. ex Baker [illegitimate]
Description
Vicia benthamiana (also called Bentham's Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual legume native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has pinnately compound leaves. Its flowers are white to purple and bloom in the summer. It is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia benthamiana is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia benthamiana has purple 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia benthamiana 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 benthamiana
Vicia benthamiana is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Vicia benthamiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia benthamiana?
Vicia benthamiana
What is the common name of Vicia benthamiana?
Bentham's Vetch
What is the natural habitat of Vicia benthamiana?
Vicia benthamiana 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
Syed Irtifaq Ali (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ali' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia benthamiana Ali: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.