Vicia armena - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient.2: 102 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000190278
Common Names
- Vicia armena
- Armena Vicia
- Armena Vetch
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia armena (also called Armenian 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 armena is used as a forage crop and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia armena has small, yellow flowers with a short, curved spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia armena 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 armena
Vicia armena is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iraq, Iran, Syria, and Turkey.
Vicia armena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia armena?
Vicia armena
What is the common name of Vicia armena?
Armenian Vetch
Where is Vicia armena found?
Vicia armena 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
References
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524542-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia armena Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.