Vicia basaltica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Plitmann
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Israel J. Bot.36: 25 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191284
Common Names
- Basaltic Vetch
- Basalt Vetch
- Basaltic Vicia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia basaltica (also called 'Basalt Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a prostrate habit and grows to a height of up to 20 cm. Its leaves are pinnate, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and cultivated land.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia basaltica is used as a forage crop, as a soil-improving crop, and as a green manure crop. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to reduce weed growth.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia basaltica has small, purple flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flattened. The seedlings have two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia basaltica is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the summer or by dividing the roots in the spring.
Where to Find Vicia basaltica
Vicia basaltica can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.
Vicia basaltica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia basaltica?
Vicia basaltica
What is the common name of Vicia basaltica?
Basalt vetch
What is the family of Vicia basaltica?
Fabaceae
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
Uzi Plitmann (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plitmann' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia basaltica Plitmann: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.