Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lentoides
ID:
1514969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ten.) Coss. & Germ.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Fl. Env. Paris: 143 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200001680



Common Names

  • Vicia lentoides
  • Lentil Vetch
  • Lentil-Leaved Vetch


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Description

Vicia lentoides (also called Lentil vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Europe, found in dry forests and scrublands. It has a tall, upright shape and grows up to 10 feet tall, with small, yellow flowers and flat, feathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia lentoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make hedges and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia lentoides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia lentoides is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Vicia lentoides

Vicia lentoides is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in Austria, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, and Switzerland.

Vicia lentoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia lentoides?

Vicia lentoides

What is the family of Vicia lentoides?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Vicia lentoides?

Lentil Vetch

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