Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark.15(4): 37 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189177
Common Names
- Koeieana Vetch
- Koeieana Tare
- Koeieana Vetch
Synonyms
- Vicia blakelockiana C.C.Towns. [valid]
- Anatropostylia koeieana (Rech.f.) Kupicha [valid]
- Lathyrus koeieanus (Rech.f.) Stank. [valid]
- Vicia aristata (Nábelek) Schischk. [illegitimate]
- Vicia singarensis aristata Nábelek [valid]
Description
Vicia koeieana (also called 'Koeie's Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia koeieana is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia koeieana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia koeieana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vicia koeieana
Vicia koeieana is found in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Vicia koeieana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia koeieana?
Vicia koeieana
What is the common name of Vicia koeieana?
Koeieana
What type of plant is Vicia koeieana?
Herbaceous perennial
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