Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venosa
ID:
192008

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd. ex Link) Maxim.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Mélanges Biol. Bull. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg9: 66 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191337



Common Names

  • Velvet vetch
  • Velvet clover
  • Velvet pea


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Synonyms

  • Orobus venosus Braun [unknown]
  • Vicia venosa venosa [unknown]
  • Orobus venosus Willd. ex Link [valid]
  • Vicia venosa willdenowiana (Turcz.) Maxim. [unknown]
  • Ervum venosum (Willd. ex Link) Trautv. [valid]
  • Vicia venosa baicalensis (Turcz.) Maxim. [unknown]

Description

Vicia venosa (also called Veiny Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry and rocky habitats. It is an annual herb growing up to 50 cm tall with a few branches. Its leaves are pinnate, with up to 6 pairs of leaflets. Its flowers are purple, and its fruits are pods.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia venosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vicia venosa var. latifolia (Turcz.) Turcz.
Vicia venosa sub. stolonifera (Y.Endo & H.Ohashi) Y.Endo & H.Ohashi
Vicia venosa sub. yamanakae (Y.Endo & H.Ohashi) Y.Endo & H.Ohashi
Vicia venosa var. glabristyla Y.Endo & H.Ohashi
Vicia venosa sub. venosa
Vicia venosa sub. cuspidata (Maxim.) Y.Endo & H.Ohashi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia venosa has small, purple flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flattened. The seedlings have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia venosa is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be sown in the fall or spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Vicia venosa

Vicia venosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Vicia venosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia venosa?

Vicia venosa

What is the common name of Vicia venosa?

Vicia

What is the family of Vicia venosa?

Fabaceae

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.