Vicia iranica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient.2: 581 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000189176
Common Names
- Iranian Vetch
- Iranian Tare
- Iran Vetch
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- Orobus persicus Boiss. [valid]
Description
Vicia iranica (also called 'Iranian Vetch', among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Iran region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia iranica is used as a food crop and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia iranica has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are thin and have a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vicia iranica is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vicia iranica
Vicia iranica is found in Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Vicia iranica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia iranica?
Vicia iranica
What is the common name of Vicia iranica?
Iranica
What type of plant is Vicia iranica?
Herbaceous perennial
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Vicia iranica Boiss.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.