Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uralensis
ID:
418896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Knjaz., Kulikov & E.G.Philippov

Source:
ksufab

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad)87(8): 87 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418228



Common Names

  • Vicia uralensis
  • Ural Vetch
  • Vetch


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Description

Vicia uralensis (also called 'Ural Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a climbing habit and its leaves are pinnate and have a hairy texture. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, and in sandy and stony soils.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia uralensis is used as a fodder crop, as a green manure crop, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia uralensis has purple flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small, black, and bean-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia uralensis is a perennial vine native to Europe and Asia. It is grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow-growing and may take several years to flower.

Where to Find Vicia uralensis

Vicia uralensis is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Vicia uralensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia uralensis?

Vicia uralensis

What is the common name of Vicia uralensis?

Uralensis Vicia

What is the natural habitat of Vicia uralensis?

Vicia uralensis is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in Europe and Asia.

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

Mikhail Seregeyevich Knjazev: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Knjaz.' in the authors string.
Pavel Kulikov (1964-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kulikov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Gennadyevich Philippov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Philippov' in the authors string.