Vicia garinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Dehshiri
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn.48: 280 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750293
Common Names
- Vicia Garinensis
- Garin's Vicia
- Garin's Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia garinensis (also called Garin's vetch, among many other common names) is a species of legume in the Fabaceae family. It is found in the temperate forests of Spain. It is an annual herb, with trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia garinensis is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source. It is also used as a cover crop to protect soil from erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vicia garinensis is a small, purple-blue pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia garinensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in the spring or cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Vicia garinensis
Vicia garinensis is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Carpathians.
Vicia garinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia garinensis?
Vicia garinensis
What is the common name of Vicia garinensis?
Garin's vetch
What is the natural habitat of Vicia garinensis?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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
Mohammad Mehdi Dehshiri: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dehshiri' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77114681-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia garinensis Dehshiri: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.