Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss. & Reut.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Afr. Bor. Hispan.: 131 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191401
Common Names
- Vicia monardi
- Vicia amoena
- Vicia ludoviciana
Synonyms
- Cracca monardi (Boiss. & Reut.) Alef. [valid]
- Cracca monardi Alef. [deprecated]
Description
Vicia monardi (also called Monard's Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual legume that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia monardi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia monardi has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia monardi is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer when the soil is warm and moist. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the same spot.
Where to Find Vicia monardi
Vicia monardi is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Vicia monardi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia monardi?
Vicia monardi
What is the common name of Vicia monardi?
Monard's Vetch
What is the flowering period of Vicia monardi?
April to June
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