Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.Y.Fu & Y.A.Chen) Z.D.Xia
Source:
ildis
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.34: 431 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199217
Common Names
- Vicia chianschanensis
- Bungei
- Chinensis
Synonyms
- Vicia ramuliflora chianschanensis P.Y.Fu & Y.A.Chen [valid]
Description
Vicia chianschanensis (also called Chianschan 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 chianschanensis 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
The flower of Vicia chianschanensis is a purple-blue color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, oval-shaped seed with a brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia chianschanensis 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 chianschanensis
Vicia chianschanensis is native to the Caucasus and can be found in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Vicia chianschanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia chianschanensis?
Vicia chianschanensis
What are the common uses of Vicia chianschanensis?
Vicia chianschanensis is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.
Where is Vicia chianschanensis found?
Vicia chianschanensis 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
References
Yu An Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.A.Chen' in the authors string.