Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 734 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214067
Common Names
- Vicia sylvatica
- Wood Vetch
- Wood Tuft Vetch
Synonyms
- Vicia silvatica sensu auct. [deprecated]
- Vicia tetragona Desf. [valid]
- Vicilla sylvatica (L.) Schur [valid]
- Vicioides sylvatica (L.) Moench [valid]
- Vicia halleri Crantz [valid]
- Vicia foetens Gilib. [invalid]
- Wiggersia sylvatica (L.) G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Schreb. [valid]
- Cracca sylvatica (L.) Opiz [valid]
- Ervilia sylvatica (L.) Schur [valid]
- Ervum silvaticum (L.) Peterm. [valid]
Description
Vicia sylvatica (also called 'Wood Vetch', among many other common names) is a species of vetch native to Europe. 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 sylvatica is a plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to protect other crops from pests and diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vicia sylvatica 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 sylvatica 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 sylvatica
Vicia sylvatica can be found in parts of Europe, including France, Germany, and the Netherlands.
Vicia sylvatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vicia sylvatica?
Vicia sylvatica
What is the common name of Vicia sylvatica?
Wood vetch
What is the family of Vicia sylvatica?
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