Status:
valid
Authors:
Pourr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Toulouse3: 333 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214063
Common Names
- Vicia pyrenaica
- Pyrenean Vetch
- Pyrenean Tuft Vetch
Synonyms
- Vicia talpa Poir. [valid]
- Vicia fagonii Lapeyr. [valid]
- Vicia pyrenaica angustifolia Rouy [valid]
- Vicia pyrenaica girodii Thér. [valid]
Description
Vicia pyrenaica (also called 'Pyrenean Vetch', among many other common names) is a species of vetch native to the Pyrenees. It is an annual herb with a prostrate habit and grows to a height of around 30 cm. It has trifoliate leaves and small purple flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vicia pyrenaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia pyrenaica has small, yellow flowers with a purple-brown keel. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vicia pyrenaica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Vicia pyrenaica
Vicia pyrenaica can be found in parts of Europe, including France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Vicia pyrenaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia pyrenaica?
Vicia pyrenaica
What is the common name of Vicia pyrenaica?
Pyrenean vetch
What is the family of Vicia pyrenaica?
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