Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr.9(3): 203 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190293
Common Names
- Pseudocassubica Vetch
- Pseudocassubica Vicia
- Vicia pseudocassubica
Description
Vicia pseudocassubica (also called False Cassubian Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to Central and Eastern Europe. It typically grows in moist, grassy habitats and is characterized by its small, purple flowers and its long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia pseudocassubica is used as a forage crop and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia pseudocassubica has small, purple flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia pseudocassubica is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Vicia pseudocassubica
Vicia pseudocassubica can be found in the Middle East and Central Asia.
Vicia pseudocassubica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia pseudocassubica?
Vicia pseudocassubica
What is the common name of Vicia pseudocassubica?
False Cassubian Vetch
What is the natural habitat of Vicia pseudocassubica?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas, and is native to Europe
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