Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olchonensis
ID:
210269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peschkova) O.D.Nikif.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)70: 606 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209598



Common Names

  • Olchonensis Vicia
  • Olchonensis Vetch
  • Olchonensis Tare


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Synonyms

  • Vicia macrantha olchonensis Peschkova [valid]

Description

Vicia olchonensis (also called Olchon Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has white flowers and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia olchonensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its edible seeds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia olchonensis has small, purple flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia olchonensis is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly. Once the plants are established, they can be divided and transplanted to other areas. They should be kept well-watered and fertilized to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Vicia olchonensis

Vicia olchonensis is native to the Caucasus region.

Vicia olchonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia olchonensis?

Vicia olchonensis

What are the common names of Vicia olchonensis?

Olkhon vetch

What is the natural habitat of Vicia olchonensis?

Dry grasslands and stony slopes

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

Galina A. Peshkova (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peschkova' in the authors string.
O.D. Nikiforova (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.D.Nikif.' in the authors string.