Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capreolata
ID:
187507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
ildis

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Trans. Cambridge Philos. Soc.6: 545 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186836



Common Names

  • Vicia Capreolata
  • Climbing Vetch
  • Twining Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Ervum capreolatum (Lowe) Lowe [valid]

Description

Vicia capreolata (also called Trailing Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia capreolata is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia capreolata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia capreolata is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Vicia capreolata

Vicia capreolata is native to Europe, and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Vicia capreolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia capreolata?

Vicia capreolata

What is the common name of Vicia capreolata?

Capreolata

What is the natural habitat of Vicia capreolata?

Dry open forests and woodlands

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