Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucomalla
ID:
192066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bornm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.50: 139 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191395

Common Names

  • Vicia leucomalla
  • Vicia caspica
  • Vicia biebersteinii

Searching for Vicia leucomalla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Vicia canescens leucomala (Bornm.) P.H.Davis [unknown]

Description

Vicia leucomalla (also called White-flowered 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 leucomalla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vicia leucomalla 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.

Searching for Vicia leucomalla? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia leucomalla 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 leucomalla

Vicia leucomalla can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and roadsides in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Vicia leucomalla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia leucomalla?

Vicia leucomalla

What is the common name of Vicia leucomalla?

Smooth Vetch

What is the flowering period of Vicia leucomalla?

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