Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramuliflora
ID:
199904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maxim.) Ohwi

Source:
ildis

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot.12: 331 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199233



Common Names

  • Vicia ramuliflora
  • Longicuspis
  • Kioshanica


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Synonyms

  • Vicia baicalensis (Turcz.) B.Fedtsch. [valid]
  • Orobus ramuliflorus Maxim. [valid]
  • Orobus baicalensis (Turcz.) Stank. & Roskov [valid]
  • Vicia venosa baicalensis (Turcz.) Maxim. [unknown]
  • Vicia venosa albiflora (Turcz.) Maxim. [valid]
  • Vicia pseudovenosa Nakai [valid]
  • Orobus venosus ramulifl (Maxim.) Stankevicz [unknown]
  • Orobus venosus baicalensis Turcz. ex Maxim. [unknown]
  • Orobus venosus albiflora Turcz. [unknown]
  • Vicia ramuliflora baicalensis (Turcz. ex Maxim.) P.Y.Fu & Y.A.Chen [valid]
  • Vicia ramuliflora ramuliflora [unknown]
  • Vicia ramuliflora abbreviata P.Y.Fu & Y.A.Chen [unknown]
  • Orobus venosus ramuliflorus (Maxim.) Stank. [valid]
  • Vicia venosa macrophylla Nakai [unknown]
  • Orobus venosus albiflorus Turcz. [unknown]

Description

Vicia ramuliflora (also called branching vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are purple or white. It is native to the Caucasus, Central Asia and the Middle East, and it typically grows in dry grasslands, steppes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia ramuliflora is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vicia ramuliflora is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia ramuliflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 45-60 cm apart.

Where to Find Vicia ramuliflora

Vicia ramuliflora can be found in dry grasslands and meadows in Europe and North Africa.

Vicia ramuliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia ramuliflora?

Vicia ramuliflora

What is the common name of Vicia ramuliflora?

Branch vetch

What is the habitat of Vicia ramuliflora?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open 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

References

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.