Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
187512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lowe

Source:
ildis

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Man. Fl. Madeira1: 205 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186841



Common Names

  • Vicia Pectinata
  • Pectinate Vetch
  • Comb-Leaf Vetch


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Description

Vicia pectinata (also called Pectinate Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia pectinata is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia pectinata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia pectinata is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Vicia pectinata

Vicia pectinata can be found in the dry forests of Europe.

Vicia pectinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia pectinata?

Vicia pectinata

What is the common name of Vicia pectinata?

Pectinata

What is the natural habitat of Vicia pectinata?

Dry open forests and woodlands

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