Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliatula
ID:
188191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsky

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Vestn. Tiflissk. Bot. Sada4: 289 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000187520



Common Names

  • Ciliate Vetch
  • Ciliated Vetch
  • Ciliate Vicia


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Synonyms

  • Vicia ciliata Lipsky [illegitimate]

Description

Vicia ciliatula (also called ciliate vetch, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South-West Asia. It typically grows up to 5 meters in height and has yellow flowers with a red center. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia ciliatula is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping. Its wood is used for furniture and construction, and its bark is used to make rope and paper. Its leaves are used as fodder for livestock, and its flowers are used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia ciliatula has yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, bean-like pod. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia ciliatula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Vicia ciliatula

Vicia ciliatula is native to the Mediterranean region, from Turkey to Morocco.

Vicia ciliatula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia ciliatula?

Vicia ciliatula

What is the common name of Vicia ciliatula?

Hairy Vetch

What is the natural habitat of Vicia ciliatula?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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