Vicia wushanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.D.Xia
Source:
ildis
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin.34: 430 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000199247
Common Names
- Vicia wushanica
- Longicuspis
- Kioshanica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia wushanica (also called Wushan 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 China, and it typically grows in dry grasslands, steppes and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia wushanica 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 wushanica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia wushanica is a perennial legume native to China. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.
Where to Find Vicia wushanica
Vicia wushanica can be found in China.
Vicia wushanica FAQ
What type of plant is Vicia wushanica?
Vicia wushanica is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae.
Where is Vicia wushanica found?
Vicia wushanica is found in China.
What is the scientific name of Vicia wushanica?
The scientific name of Vicia wushanica is Vicia wushanica.
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
Zhen(g) Dai Xia (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.D.Xia' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia wushanica Z.D.Xia: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.