Vicia monantha
Vicia monantha, commonly known as the single-spike vetch, is a resilient herbaceous legume native to various mountainous regions. Distinguished by its slender, upright flowering spikes, this plant plays a vital role in nitrogen fixation, enhancing soil fertility and supporting diverse ecosystems within its temperate, high-altitude natural habitats.
- Scientific name: Vicia monantha
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified by the genus Vicia, which includes the species Vicia monantha.
| 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 monantha, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language. In Arabic, it is identified by the names بيقية وحيدة السداة and بيقية وحيدة الزهرة, while in Swedish, it is commonly known as Vimpelvicker.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | بيقية وحيدة السداة | Wikidata |
| sv | Vimpelvicker | Wikidata |
| ar | بيقية وحيدة الزهرة | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range across several regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, its presence is specifically documented within Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it can be found across various parts of Southwestern Europe. Within this southern region, the species inhabits France as well as the islands of Sardegna and the Baleares. Finally, its distribution extends through the mainland of Spain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Egypt | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vicia monantha has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |