Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costae
ID:
187508

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Hansen

Source:
ildis

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bocagiana36: 27 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186837



Common Names

  • Vicia Costae
  • Ribbed Vetch
  • Costa's Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Vicia atlantica J.G.Costa [illegitimate]

Description

Vicia costae (also called Cost's Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia costae is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia costae has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia costae is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Vicia costae

Vicia costae is native to Europe, and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Vicia costae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia costae?

Vicia costae

What is the common name of Vicia costae?

Costae

What is the natural habitat of Vicia costae?

Dry open forests and woodlands

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