Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot.5: 182 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418558
Common Names
- Vicia Chosenensis
- Chosen Vicia
- Vicia Chosenensis
Description
Vicia chosenensis (also called Chosen Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Asia. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia chosenensis is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vicia chosenensis is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia chosenensis is a perennial legume, growing up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil.
Where to Find Vicia chosenensis
Vicia chosenensis is native to East Asia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Vicia chosenensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Vicia chosenensis?
Vicia chosenensis is found in temperate regions of the world.
What is the size of Vicia chosenensis?
Vicia chosenensis is an annual herb, typically reaching heights of up to 1 meter.
What is the flowering season of Vicia chosenensis?
Vicia chosenensis flowers from late spring to early summer.
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