Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
175010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elliott

Source:
ildis

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina2: 225 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174339

Common Names

  • Sharp Vetch
  • Pointed Vetch
  • Acute Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Vicia lutescens Muhl. [valid]
  • Cracca acutifolia (Elliott) Alef. [valid]
  • Ervum acutifolium (Elliott) Stank. [valid]

Description

Vicia acutifolia (also called Sharp-leaved Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has small, white flowers, and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia acutifolia is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil-stabilizing cover crop, and as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia acutifolia has small, white flowers and small, black, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thick stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia acutifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in late spring or early summer. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Vicia acutifolia

Vicia acutifolia is native to Europe and can be found in open grasslands and meadows.

Vicia acutifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia acutifolia?

Vicia acutifolia

What is the common name of Vicia acutifolia?

Sharp-leaved Vetch

What is the growth habit of Vicia acutifolia?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.

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