Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
210169

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Bég. & Diratz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Contr. Fl. Armen.: 61 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209498

Common Names

  • Vicia orientalis
  • Oriental Vetch
  • Eastern Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Lens cyanea Alef. [unknown]
  • Lens culinaris orientalis (Boiss.) Ponert [unknown]
  • Ervum orientale Boiss. [unknown]
  • Ervum cyaneum Boiss. & Hohen. [unknown]
  • Ervum boissieri Boiss. [unknown]
  • Lens schnittspahnii Alef. [unknown]
  • Vicia lens orientalis (Boiss.) Galasso, Banfi, Bartolucci & J.-M.Tison [unknown]
  • Lens esculenta schnittspahnii (Alef.) Alef. [valid]
  • Lens schnittspahnii indica Alef. [valid]
  • Lens schnittspahnii persica Alef. [valid]
  • Lens orientalis (Boiss.) Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]

Description

Vicia orientalis (also called Oriental Vetch, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb with a short stem and a thick taproot. It is native to Europe and Western Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vicia orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vicia orientalis is a white, 5-petaled flower, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicia orientalis is a perennial legume that is native to the Middle East. It is a hardy plant that is easy to grow and can tolerate a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and should be planted in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can withstand temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and the plants will flower in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Vicia orientalis

Vicia orientalis is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.

Vicia orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicia orientalis?

Vicia orientalis

What is the common name of Vicia orientalis?

Oriental Vetch

What is the family of Vicia orientalis?

Fabaceae

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.
Augusto Béguinot (1875-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bég.' in the authors string.
Nersès Diratzouyan (b.1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diratz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:525005-1: Based on the initial data import