Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erzurumica
ID:
419291

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Demirkuș & S.Erik

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia28: 154 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418623



Common Names

  • Erzurumica Vetch
  • Erzurumica Tare
  • Erzurumica Vicia


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Description

Vicia erzurumica (also called Erzurum Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and pinnate leaves, and its flowers are purple in color. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia erzurumica is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a cover crop and as a green manure crop, as it is able to fix nitrogen in the soil and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia erzurumica has small, pale purple flowers and small, dark brown seeds. Seedlings are small and slender, with small, oval leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia erzurumica is a perennial plant that prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Vicia erzurumica

Vicia erzurumica is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and can be found in meadows, pastures, and woodlands.

Vicia erzurumica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia erzurumica?

Vicia erzurumica

What is the common name of Vicia erzurumica?

Erzurum vetch

Where does Vicia erzurumica grow?

Vicia erzurumica is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia

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