Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kioshanica
ID:
199896

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Bailey

Source:
ildis

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum1: 32 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199225



Common Names

  • Vicia kioshanica
  • Kioshan Vetch
  • Kioshan Vicia


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Synonyms

  • Ervum kioshanicum (L.H.Bailey) Stank. [valid]

Description

Vicia kioshanica (also called 'Kioshan Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central Asia. It has alternate, pinnate leaves with 3-7 leaflets and small, purple flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia kioshanica is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vicia kioshanica is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia kioshanica can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 45-60 cm apart.

Where to Find Vicia kioshanica

Vicia kioshanica can be found in grasslands and meadows in the Caucasus region of Russia.

Vicia kioshanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia kioshanica?

Vicia kioshanica

What is the common name of Vicia kioshanica?

Kioshan Vetch

Where is Vicia kioshanica native to?

Eastern Asia

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