Status:
valid
Authors:
Goyder
Source:
ildis
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bocagiana113: 1 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186839
Common Names
- Vicia Ferreirensis
- Ferreira's Vetch
- Ferreira Vetch
Synonyms
- Vicia portosanctana Menezes [illegitimate]
Description
Vicia ferreirensis (also called Ferreira's Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can grow up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. Its leaves are pinnately compound, with 5-7 leaflets, and its flowers are yellow and pea-like.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia ferreirensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia ferreirensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia ferreirensis is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Vicia ferreirensis
Vicia ferreirensis is native to Europe, and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of Austria, France, Germany, and Switzerland.
Vicia ferreirensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia ferreirensis?
Vicia ferreirensis
What is the common name of Vicia ferreirensis?
Ferreirensis
What is the natural habitat of Vicia ferreirensis?
Dry open forests and woodlands
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