Vicia giacominiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Segelb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Sanning Dikt Tro: 181 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191394
Common Names
- Vicia giacominiana
- Vicia caspica
- Vicia biebersteinii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vicia giacominiana (also called Giacomin's Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual legume that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grassland and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia giacominiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia giacominiana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia giacominiana is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer when the soil is warm and moist. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the same spot.
Where to Find Vicia giacominiana
Vicia giacominiana can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Vicia giacominiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia giacominiana?
Vicia giacominiana
What is the common name of Vicia giacominiana?
Giacomin's Vetch
What is the flowering period of Vicia giacominiana?
April to June
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
Ivar Segelberg (b.1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Segelb.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia giacominiana Segelb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.