Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
199909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prain ex C.E.C.Fisch.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1938: 285 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199238



Common Names

  • Vicia tibetica
  • Tetrantha
  • Ternata


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Description

Vicia tibetica (also called Tibetan 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 Himalayas, Tibet and China, and it typically grows in dry grasslands, steppes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia tibetica 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 tibetica 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 tibetica 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 tibetica

Vicia tibetica can be found in dry grasslands and meadows in the Himalayan region of Asia.

Vicia tibetica FAQ

What type of plant is Vicia tibetica?

Vicia tibetica is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.

Where is Vicia tibetica found?

Vicia tibetica is found in the Himalayas and Tibet.

What is the scientific name of Vicia tibetica?

The scientific name of Vicia tibetica is Vicia tibetica.

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

David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.