Vicia palaestina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.9: 116 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189179
Common Names
- Palestine Vetch
- Palestine Tare
- Palestine Vetch
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- Vicia fleischeri Hochst. & Steud. ex Boiss. [valid]
- Ervum palaestinum (Boiss.) Stank. [valid]
Description
Vicia palaestina (also called 'East Mediterranean Vetch', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is an annual herb with hairy stems and leaves, and small, white, pink or purple flowers. It is native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, and is found in dry, disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia palaestina is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia palaestina has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia palaestina is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vicia palaestina
Vicia palaestina is found in Israel, Palestine, and Jordan.
Vicia palaestina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia palaestina?
Vicia palaestina
What is the common name of Vicia palaestina?
Palaestina
What type of plant is Vicia palaestina?
Herbaceous perennial
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia palaestina Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.