Vicia iberica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Grossh.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Herb. Pl. Or.)1924: 30 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191097
Common Names
- Iberian Vetch
- Spanish Vetch
- Vicia iberica
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- Vicia tenuifolia iberica (Grossh.) Radzhi [unknown]
Description
Vicia iberica (also called Iberian Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia iberica is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia iberica has yellow flowers that are pea-like. The seeds are small, black, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia iberica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in early spring, about 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart. Water regularly and thin the seedlings to 6 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Division can be done in early spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and shoots.
Where to Find Vicia iberica
Vicia iberica is native to the Iberian Peninsula and can be found in Spain and Portugal.
Vicia iberica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia iberica?
Vicia iberica
What is the common name of Vicia iberica?
Iberian Vetch
What is the native range of Vicia iberica?
Eastern Europe
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
Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia iberica Grossh.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.