Vicia coquimbensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Martic.
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot.57: 191 (2000 publ. 2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259613
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Vicia coquimbensis (also called Coquimbo Vicia, among many other common names) is an annual herb, typically reaching heights of 10-30 cm. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia coquimbensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia coquimbensis has small yellow flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia coquimbensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Vicia coquimbensis
Vicia coquimbensis can be found in Central and South America.
Vicia coquimbensis FAQ
What are the common names of Vicia coquimbensis?
Common names of Vicia coquimbensis include Chilean Vetch and Chilean Vetchling.
What is the native range of Vicia coquimbensis?
Vicia coquimbensis is native to Chile.
What is the habitat of Vicia coquimbensis?
Vicia coquimbensis typically grows in dry, rocky 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
References
Clodomiro Fidel Segundo Marticorena (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martic.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia coquimbensis Martic.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.