Vicia janeae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mardal.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)65: 1792 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209588
Common Names
- Vicia janeae
- Jane's Vetch
- Jane's Vicia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia janeae (also called Jane's vetch, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Central Asia and the Middle East. It has a deep taproot and grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a branched stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in steppes, meadows, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia janeae is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its edible seeds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Vicia janeae are purple and pea-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Vicia janeae is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly. Once the plants are established, they can be divided and transplanted to other areas. They should be kept well-watered and fertilized to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Vicia janeae
Vicia janeae can be found in the Caucasus and northern Iran.
Vicia janeae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia janeae?
Vicia janeae
What are the common names of Vicia janeae?
Jane's vetch
What is the natural habitat of Vicia janeae?
Dry grasslands and stony slopes
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
T.K. Mardalejschvili (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mardal.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia janeae Mardal.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.