Vicia jordanovii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Velchev
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Phytol. Balcan.8: 3 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418851
Common Names
- Vicia jordanovii
- Jordan's Vetch
- Vetchling
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia jordanovii (also called Jordan's vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in grasslands, dry meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia jordanovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vicia jordanovii is a purple-blue pea-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia jordanovii is a fast-growing annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly. The plants will flower in the summer and can be harvested for their seeds in the fall.
Where to Find Vicia jordanovii
Vicia jordanovii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and sandy soils.
Vicia jordanovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia jordanovii?
Vicia jordanovii
What is the common name of Vicia jordanovii?
Jordan's vetch
Where is Vicia jordanovii native to?
Central and 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
Velcho Ivanov Velchev (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velchev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20009271-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia jordanovii Velchev: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.