Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dumetorum
ID:
214722

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 734 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214051



Common Names

  • Vicia dumetorum
  • Bush Vetch
  • Bush Tuft Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Abacosa dumetorum (L.) Alef. [valid]
  • Vicia variegata Gilib. [invalid]
  • Orobella vicioides C.Presl [valid]
  • Oxypogon elegans Raf. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Vicia desertorum Link [valid]
  • Vicia dumicola Dulac [valid]
  • Vicia fischeri Steud. [valid]
  • Vicia patula Moench [valid]
  • Cracca dumetorum (L.) Opiz [valid]
  • Vicia dentata Fisch. ex Hornem. [valid]

Description

Vicia dumetorum (also called Bush vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and open areas. It has a branched stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, and pinnate leaves with three leaflets. The flowers are purple and the fruits are small pods.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia dumetorum is used as a forage crop and as a soil improver due to its nitrogen-fixing ability. It is also used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and as a bee forage crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia dumetorum has small, yellow flowers with a purple-brown keel. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia dumetorum is an annual or biennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Vicia dumetorum

Vicia dumetorum can be found in parts of Europe, including France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Vicia dumetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia dumetorum?

Vicia dumetorum

What is the common name of Vicia dumetorum?

Bush vetch

What is the family of Vicia dumetorum?

Fabaceae

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