Vicia murbeckii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maire
Source:
ildis
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N.19: 43 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212760
Common Names
- Vicia murbeckii
- Murbeck's vetch
- Murbeck's vetch grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia murbeckii (also called Murbeck's vetch, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia murbeckii is used as an ornamental plant and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia murbeckii has small, purple flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia murbeckii is a hardy annual that is easy to grow from seed. Sow the seeds in the spring, in a sunny spot, in well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown about 1/4 inch deep. The plants will grow to a height of about 18 inches and will produce pink flowers in the summer. The plants should be thinned to about 8 inches apart. Deadheading the flowers will help to encourage more blooms. The plants can be propagated by division in the spring.
Where to Find Vicia murbeckii
Vicia murbeckii can be found in dry, sandy soils in the western United States, from California to Nebraska and east to Texas.
Vicia murbeckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia murbeckii?
Vicia murbeckii
What is the common name of Vicia murbeckii?
Murbeck's Vetch
What type of plant is Vicia murbeckii?
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
References
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia murbeckii Maire: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.