Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dionysiensis
ID:
195517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mouterde

Source:
ildis

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Fl. Djebel Druze: 140 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194846



Common Names

  • Dionysius Vetch
  • Dionysius
  • Dionysius Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Ervum dionysiensis (Mouterde) Stank. [valid]

Description

Vicia dionysiensis (also called Common Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, with a wide distribution in the Middle East and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas, and has a slender, erect stem with alternate, compound leaves and small, white, pea-like flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia dionysiensis is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia dionysiensis is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be planted out in the open when they are about 10 cm tall. The shrub can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Vicia dionysiensis

Vicia dionysiensis is found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Vicia dionysiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia dionysiensis?

Vicia dionysiensis

What are the common names of Vicia dionysiensis?

Dionysius' Vetch

What is the natural habitat of Vicia dionysiensis?

Mountainous regions of the Mediterranean

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