Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platensis
ID:
179625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bol. Of. Agric. Ganad. Prov. Buenos Aires2: 493 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178954



Common Names

  • Vetch
  • Tare
  • Hairy Tare


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Synonyms

  • Ervum platense (Speg.) Stank. [unknown]

Description

Vicia platensis (also called Flat vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has yellow flowers and grows in open grasslands, pastures, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia platensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia platensis has small yellow flowers that are held in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a flat, dark brown, hard-coated legume. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia platensis is a perennial legume that is grown in tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0. Propagation is done by seed. The seed should be sown in rows at a depth of 1-2 cm and spaced at 10-15 cm apart. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 10 cm apart.

Where to Find Vicia platensis

Vicia platensis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Vicia platensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia platensis?

Vicia platensis

What is the common name of Vicia platensis?

Plains Vetch

What is the natural habitat of Vicia platensis?

Grassland, open woodland, and disturbed areas

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