Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
419448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot)4: 305 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418780



Common Names

  • Vicia Ramosissima
  • Ramosissima Vicia
  • Ramosissima Vetch


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Synonyms

  • Vicia gigantea Bunge [illegitimate]
  • Ervum giganteum Stank. [valid]
  • Vicia sinogigantea B.J.Bao & Turland [valid]

Description

Vicia ramosissima (also called branched vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia ramosissima is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Vicia ramosissima is a pink-purple color, with a long, thin calyx. Seed is a small, dark brown, flattened oval shape. Seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia ramosissima is a hardy annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division and will self-seed if left to flower. It is a good choice for a ground cover or as a filler plant in a border.

Where to Find Vicia ramosissima

Vicia ramosissima is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Vicia ramosissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia ramosissima?

Vicia ramosissima

What is the common name of Vicia ramosissima?

Ramosissima vetch

What is the habitat of Vicia ramosissima?

Grasslands, meadows, 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