Vicia graminea
Vicia graminea, commonly known as bitter vetch, is a versatile medicinal legume valued for its diverse therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is traditionally used to support digestive health and inflammatory relief. This resilient plant offers significant potential in herbal medicine for its nutritional and healing capabilities.
- Scientific name: Vicia graminea
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and is identified by the genus Vicia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vicia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Vicia graminea, is recognized by various common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as bitter vetch, while in German, it is called Wickenkorn oder Heugras. In French, it is known as vesce des prés, and in Spanish, it is commonly called vicia de los prados.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in South America. In Western South America, its presence is noted in the nations of Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru. Moving eastward, it can also be found throughout Southern Brazil. Additionally, the species extends into the northeastern parts of Argentina. Together, these locations highlight a broad geographical range across the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Argentina Northeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Chile South | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Uruguay | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vicia graminea has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include lectin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| lectin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |