Vicia subserrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
tro
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Linnaea28: 624 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055297
Common Names
- Vicia Subserrata
- Subserrata Vetch
- Sub-serrate Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia subserrata (also called saw-toothed vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a climbing or trailing herbaceous perennial plant, growing to 0.5–1 m tall. It is native to Europe, from the British Isles and Scandinavia south to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grassland, scrub, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia subserrata is used as a fodder crop, as a green manure crop, and as a soil improver. It is also used for erosion control, as a cover crop, and as a source of nectar for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia subserrata has small, pea-like flowers that are usually white or pale purple. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have two leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia subserrata is an annual legume that is easy to cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in spring or early summer. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 6 inches apart.
Where to Find Vicia subserrata
Vicia subserrata is native to the Mediterranean region, including in parts of France, Italy, Spain, and Greece.
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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia subserrata Phil.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.