Vicia cedretorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Font Quer
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Cavanillesia1: 74 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212733
Common Names
- Vicia cedretorum
- Cedretorum Vicia
- Cedretorum Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia cedretorum (also called 'Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a single stem and a climbing habit. It is native to Morocco and grows in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia cedretorum is used as a food crop and for animal feed. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia cedretorum has small, purple flowers with a white eye. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia cedretorum is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Where to Find Vicia cedretorum
Vicia cedretorum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Vicia cedretorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia cedretorum?
Vicia cedretorum
What is the common name of Vicia cedretorum?
Cedret Vetch
Where is Vicia cedretorum found?
It is found in North Africa
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
Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia cedretorum Font Quer: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.