Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variegata
ID:
190951

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4, 3: 1096 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190280

Common Names

  • Variegated Vetch
  • Vicia Variegata
  • Variegated Tufted Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Vicia canescens variegata (Willd.) P.H.Davis [unknown]

Description

Vicia variegata (also called Variegated Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in grassy areas, and has bright purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia variegata is used as a forage crop and for soil stabilization.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vicia variegata sub. bornmuelleri Radzhi
Vicia variegata sub. variegata
Vicia variegata sub. sojuchica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia variegata has small, purple flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia variegata is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Vicia variegata

Vicia variegata is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey.

Vicia variegata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia variegata?

Vicia variegata

What is the common name of Vicia variegata?

Variegated Vetch

Where is Vicia variegata found?

Vicia variegata is found in Iran.

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