Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle
Source:
ildis
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts.: 200 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189182
Common Names
- Rigidula Vetch
- Rigidula Tare
- Rigidula Vetch
Synonyms
- Lathyrus himalensis Cambess. [unknown]
- Lathyrus himalayensis Cambess. [valid]
Description
Vicia rigidula (also called Black Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has trifoliate leaves and small, purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in temperate regions and grows in moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia rigidula is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia rigidula has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia rigidula is a fast-growing annual that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring and thin the seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize as needed.
Where to Find Vicia rigidula
Vicia rigidula can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Vicia rigidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia rigidula?
Vicia rigidula
What is the common name of Vicia rigidula?
Rigidula
What type of plant is Vicia rigidula?
Herbaceous perennial
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