Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lilacina
ID:
192046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic.3: 348 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191375



Common Names

  • Lilac vetch
  • Lilac clover
  • Lilac pea


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Synonyms

  • Vicia neglecta Hanelt & Mettin [valid]
  • Vicia cracca lilacina (Ledeb.) Krylov [unknown]
  • Ervum cracca lilacinum (Ledeb.) Trautv. [unknown]
  • Vicia cracca lilacina (Ledeb.) Krylov [unknown]

Description

Vicia lilacina (also called Lilac Vetch, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia lilacina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia lilacina has small, purple 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia lilacina 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 lilacina

Vicia lilacina is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Vicia lilacina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia lilacina?

Vicia lilacina

What is the common name of Vicia lilacina?

Lilac Vetch

What is the flowering period of Vicia lilacina?

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