Vicia esdraclonensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Warb. & Eig
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 25: 352 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418639
Common Names
- Vicia esdraclonensis
- Esdraclon Vetch
- Esdraclon Vicia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia esdraclonensis (also called Esdra Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, white or pinkish flowers. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia esdraclonensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a cover crop and as a green manure crop, as it is able to fix nitrogen in the soil and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia esdraclonensis has small, bright yellow flowers with a purple centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia esdraclonensis is a perennial plant that prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun. It is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Vicia esdraclonensis
Vicia esdraclonensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Vicia esdraclonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia esdraclonensis?
Vicia esdraclonensis
What is the common name of Vicia esdraclonensis?
Esdraclon vetch
Where does Vicia esdraclonensis grow?
Vicia esdraclonensis is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia
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
Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:524731-1: Based on the initial data import