Vicia narbonensis
Vicia narbonensis, commonly known as Narbonne vetch, is a distinctive herbaceous plant native to Mediterranean landscapes. While primarily recognized for its ecological role, it holds potential in traditional herbal practices. Understanding its unique botanical properties offers fascinating insights into the diverse medicinal possibilities found within the vast legume family.
- Scientific name: Vicia narbonensis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls into the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Vicia, specifically as the species Vicia narbonensis.
| 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, Vicia narbonensis, is known by various regional names across different languages. In French, it is referred to as Vesce de Narbonne, while in Catalan, it is called moreu. In Swedish, the species is commonly known as Klotvicker or tandvicker. Moving to Eastern Europe, it is identified as бобовидна глушина in Bulgarian and as Горошек нарбонский in Russian.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | Vesce de Narbonne | Wikidata |
| ca | moreu | Wikidata |
| sv | Klotvicker/tandvicker | Wikidata |
| bg | бобовидна глушина | Wikidata |
| ru | Горошек нарбонский | Wikidata |
| cy | Ffacbysen Narbonne | Wikidata |
| ar | بيقية نربونية | Wikidata |
| hu | Fogaslevelű bükköny | Wikidata |
| cs | vikev narbonská | Wikidata |
| fi | purppuravirna | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse distribution across several key regions of the European continent. In Middle Europe, its presence is well-documented within the borders of Austria and Germany. The species also extends its range through the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Additionally, it can be found growing within the landscapes of Hungary. Finally, its geographical reach extends to Southwestern Europe, specifically on the island of Corse.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vicia narbonensis has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include hexoses, sucrose, Glucose, Starch, legumin.
- Total chemicals
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| hexoses | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| legumin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| starch | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |