Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floridana
ID:
187464

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts14: 292 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186793



Common Names

  • Vicia floridana
  • Florida Vetch
  • Tick Trefoil


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Synonyms

  • Vicia floridiana S.Watson [unknown]
  • Ervum floridanum (S.Watson) Stank. [valid]

Description

Vicia floridana (also called Florida Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry forests, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia floridana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia floridana has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seed pods. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia floridana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vicia floridana

Vicia floridana is native to the southeastern United States, from Florida to Texas.

Vicia floridana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia floridana?

Vicia floridana

What is the common name of Vicia floridana?

Florida Vetch

Where is Vicia floridana found?

Vicia floridana is found in the southeastern United States, particularly in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

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