Vicia tsydenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Malyschev
Source:
ildis
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast.15: 183 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191090
Common Names
- Tsyden's Vetch
- Tsyden's Vicia
- Tsyden's Tufted Vetch
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- Ervum tsydenii (Malyschev) Stank. [valid]
Description
Vicia tsydenii (also called Tsyden's Vetch, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia tsydenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia tsydenii has yellow flowers that are pea-like. The seeds are small, black, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons.
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Vicia tsydenii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in early spring, about 1/4 inch deep and 1 inch apart. Water regularly and thin the seedlings to 6 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Division can be done in early spring or fall. Dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections, making sure each section has some roots and shoots.
Where to Find Vicia tsydenii
Vicia tsydenii is native to Siberia and Mongolia. It can be found in open grasslands and meadows.
Vicia tsydenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia tsydenii?
Vicia tsydenii
What is the common name of Vicia tsydenii?
Tsyden's Vetch
What is the native range of Vicia tsydenii?
Eastern Europe
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
Leonid Ivanovich Malyshev (1931-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malyschev' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia tsydenii Malyschev: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.