Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lenticula
ID:
215004

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoppe) Janka

Source:
ildis

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Természetrajzi Füz.9: 138 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214333



Common Names

  • Vicia lenticula
  • Lenticula's Vicia
  • Lenticula Vicia


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Synonyms

  • Ervum ervoides (Brign.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Ervum hohenackeri Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Lens ervoides (Brign.) Grande [unknown]
  • Lens uniflora Schur [unknown]
  • Lathyrus lenticula (Hoppe) Peterm. [unknown]
  • Lens hohenackeri Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Ononis ervoides (Brign.) Sieber [unknown]
  • Cicer punctatum Steud. [unknown]
  • Cicer soloniense Schrank ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Ervum diphyllum Besser [unknown]
  • Ervum lenticulosum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Ervum pendulum Roth [unknown]
  • Ervum uniflorum Ten. [unknown]
  • Cicer ervoides Brign. [unknown]
  • Lens lenticula (Schreb. ex Sturm) Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Vicia lens ervoides (Brign.) H.Schaef., Coulot & Rabaute [unknown]
  • Lens ervoides aristata (K.Malý) Czefr. [unknown]
  • Lens ervoides leiocarpa (Eig) Zohary. [unknown]
  • Lens lenticula aristata K.Malý [valid]
  • Lens lenticula macrocalycina Maire [valid]
  • Lens nigricans uniflora (Ten.) Alef. [valid]
  • Ervum lenticula leuocarpum Eig [unknown]
  • Ervum lenticula Hoppe [unknown]

Description

Vicia lenticula (also called 'Lentil Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has an erect habit and grows up to 1 m in height. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and stony hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia lenticula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vicia lenticula is a purple, pea-like flower with five petals and a long, curved keel. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia lenticula is an annual plant that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Vicia lenticula

Vicia lenticula can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas of Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Vicia lenticula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia lenticula?

Vicia lenticula

What is the common name of Vicia lenticula?

Small-Flowered Vetch

What is the habitat of Vicia lenticula?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Victor von Janka (1837-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janka' in the authors string.
David Heinrich Hoppe (1760-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoppe' in the authors string.