Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nipponica
ID:
191775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Matsum.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo)16: 81 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191104



Common Names

  • Nippon Vetch
  • Vicia nipponica
  • Nipponica Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Orobus nipponicus (Matsum.) Stank. & Roskov [valid]
  • Vicia nipponica ramosa H.Nakam. ex T.Shimizu [unknown]

Description

Vicia nipponica (also called Nippon Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia nipponica is used as an ornamental plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia nipponica has yellow flowers that are pea-like. The seeds are small, black, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia nipponica is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Vicia nipponica

Vicia nipponica is native to Japan and can be found in the Japanese archipelago.

Vicia nipponica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia nipponica?

Vicia nipponica

What is the common name of Vicia nipponica?

Japanese Vetch

What is the natural habitat of Vicia nipponica?

Vicia nipponica is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands in Japan

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