Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kulingana
ID:
191873

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Bailey

Source:
ildis

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum1: 33 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191202



Common Names

  • Vicia kulingana
  • Kuling Vetch
  • Kuling Tufted Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Vicia edentata Wang & T.Tang [unknown]

Description

Vicia kulingana (also called Kuling Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a long, slender stem and small, white flowers. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia kulingana is used as a fodder crop, as a soil-improving crop, and as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia kulingana has small, yellow flowers with a white eye. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two seed leaves and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia kulingana is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. Divide the clumps in autumn or early spring. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until the divisions have rooted.

Where to Find Vicia kulingana

Vicia kulingana is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Vicia kulingana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia kulingana?

Vicia kulingana

What are the common names of Vicia kulingana?

Kuling vetch, Kuling tare

What is the growth habit of Vicia kulingana?

It is an erect, annual herb

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