Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciceroidea
ID:
186843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.6: 47 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186172

Common Names

  • Cicer-like Vetch
  • Cicer-like Vicia
  • Cicer-like Pea

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Synonyms

  • Vicia rafigae Tamamsch. [valid]
  • Vicia sojakii Chrtková [valid]
  • Vicia costata ciceroideae (Boiss.) Stank. [unknown]
  • Cracca ciceroidea (Boiss.) Alef. [valid]
  • Vicia costata ciceroidea (Boiss.) Stank. [valid]

Description

Vicia ciceroidea (also called Meadow Vetchling, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has a slender stem and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, steppes and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia ciceroidea is used for its timber, firewood, and charcoal. The bark is used for tanning and dyeing, and the leaves are used for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of fodder and for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia ciceroidea has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia ciceroidea is a tropical perennial shrub that can grow up to 4 m tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Vicia ciceroidea

Vicia ciceroidea is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Vicia ciceroidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia ciceroidea?

Vicia ciceroidea

What is the common name of Vicia ciceroidea?

Cicer Vetch

What is the flowering period of Vicia ciceroidea?

Late spring to early summer

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