Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
ildis
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.12: 330 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199215
Common Names
- Vicia bungei
- Chianschanensis
- Chinensis
Synonyms
- Vicia tridentata Bunge [illegitimate]
- Vicia americana bungei (Ohwi) Stank. [unknown]
- Vicia americana sinensis C.R.Gunn [valid]
Description
Vicia bungei (also called Bunge's vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are purple or white. It is native to the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East, and it typically grows in dry grasslands, steppes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia bungei is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia bungei has yellow flowers, which are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia bungei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 45-60 cm apart.
Where to Find Vicia bungei
Vicia bungei is native to Central Asia and can be found in Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
Vicia bungei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia bungei?
Vicia bungei
What are the common uses of Vicia bungei?
Vicia bungei is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.
Where is Vicia bungei found?
Vicia bungei is found in Central Asia and parts of Europe.
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