Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kalakhensis
ID:
186859

Status:
valid

Authors:
Khattab, Maxted & F.A.Bisby

Source:
ildis

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull.43: 535 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186188

Common Names

  • Vicia kalakhensis
  • Kalakhen Vetch
  • Kalakhen Vicia

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Description

Vicia kalakhensis (also called Kalakhan Vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Fabaceae family. It has a slender stem and a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in meadows, steppes and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia kalakhensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a cover crop, and as a green manure crop. It is also used to improve soil fertility and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia kalakhensis has small, white flowers and the seeds are dark brown. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia kalakhensis is a perennial legume that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It should be planted in the spring or fall and can be harvested in the summer or fall.

Where to Find Vicia kalakhensis

Vicia kalakhensis is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in areas such as Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.

Vicia kalakhensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia kalakhensis?

Vicia kalakhensis

What is the common name of Vicia kalakhensis?

Kalakhen Vetch

What is the flowering period of Vicia kalakhensis?

Late spring to early summer

Species in the Vicia genus

Vicia hassei, Vicia lomensis, Vicia ocalensis, Vicia setifolia, Vicia epetiolaris, Vicia macrograminea, Vicia pampicola, Vicia acutifolia, 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

Ahmed Khattab (b.1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khattab' in the authors string.
Nigel Maxted (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxted' in the authors string.
Frank Bisby (1945-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Bisby' in the authors string.