Vicia laeta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ces.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
E.Friedrichsthal, Reise Neu-Griechenl.4: 280 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191400
Common Names
- Vicia laeta
- Vicia amoena
- Vicia ludoviciana
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- Vicia barbazitae barbazitae [unknown]
- Vicia barbazitae Guss. & Ten. [valid]
- Vicia thessaia Spruner ex Boiss. [valid]
- Vicia thessala Spruner ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Vicia lutea bicolor Velen. [valid]
- Vicia incisa Orph. ex Boiss. [invalid]
Description
Vicia laeta (also called Laeta Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual legume that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia laeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia laeta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Vicia laeta is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer when the soil is warm and moist. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the same spot.
Where to Find Vicia laeta
Vicia laeta can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Vicia laeta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia laeta?
Vicia laeta
What is the common name of Vicia laeta?
Laeta Vetch
What is the flowering period of Vicia laeta?
April to June
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
Vincenzo de Cesati (1806-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ces.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524858-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia laeta Ces.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.