narrow-leaf vetch
Vicia sativa subsp. nigra · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Narrow-leaf vetch, scientifically known as Vicia sativa subsp. nigra, is a versatile legume valued in traditional medicine. Renowned for its restorative properties, it is often utilized to support respiratory health and soothe inflammation. This resilient plant plays a vital role in holistic wellness, offering unique bioactive compounds for healing.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Narrow-Leaved Vetch
- Black-pod Vetch
- Garden Vetch
- Narrow-leaf Vetch
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Vicia sativa subsp. nigraSynonyms
- Vicia sativa subsp. uncinata
- Vicia angustifolia var. gracilis
- Vicia angustifolia var. sylvestris
- Vicia angustifolia var. arvensis
- Vicia angustifolia var. willkommii
- Vicia sativa var. heterophylla
- Vicia sativa subsp. segetalis
- Vicia amphicarpa subvar. latifolia
- Vicia amphicarpa f. parvifolia
- Vicia angustifolia var. hortensis
- Vicia angustifolia f. hortensis
- Vicia amphicarpa f. hortensis
- Vicia amphicarpa f. uliginosa
- Vicia angustifolia f. uliginosa
- Vicia angustifolia var. uliginosa
- Vicia angustifolia f. paui
- Vicia paui
- Vicia angustifolia var. lutescens
- Vicia angustifolia subsp. austroccidentalis
- Vicia angustifolia subsp. bobartii
- Vicia angustifolia subsp. heterophylla
- Vicia angustifolia subsp. uncinata
- Vicia angustifolia var. forsteri
- Vicia angustifolia var. umbricola
- Vicia angustifolia proles thompsonii
- Vicia sativa var. segetalis
- Vicia angustifolia subsp. pseudoangustifolia
- Vicia sativa subsp. consobrina
- Vicia angustifolia var. segetalis
- Vicia sativa var. abyssinica
- Vicia sativa subsp. angustifolia
- Vicia angustifolia var. uncinata
- Vicia sativa var. bobartii
- Vicia amphicarpa f. albiflora
- Vicia sativa subsp. heterophylla
- Vicia sativa var. maculata
- Vicia sativa subsp. maculata
- Vicia angustifolia subsp. segetalis
- Vicia angustifolia var. bobartii
- Vicia nigra
- Vicia sativa f. melanosperma
- Vicia communis var. segetalis
- Vicia sativa var. sallei
- Vicia sngustifolia var. segetalis
- Vicia amphicarpa f. paui
- Vicia sativa var. atomaria
- Vicia sativa var. helmeri
- Vicia sativa var. punctata
- Vicia sativa var. melanosperma
- Vicia sativa var. minutifolia
- Vicia sativa subvar. dissitijuga
- Vicia maculata var. minor
- Vicia communis var. pseudoangustifolia
- Vicia communis var. linearis
- Vicia communis var. uncinata
- Vicia communis var. parviflora
- Vicia heterophylla f. macrocarpa
- Vicia amphicarpa f. microcarpa
- Vicia amphicarpa f. varia
- Vicia angustifolia f. albiflora
- Vicia sativa var. angustifolia
- Vicia angustifolia var. major
- Vicia sativa var. insubrica
- Vicia sativa var. aristulata
- Vicia sativa var. linearifolia
- Vicia angustifolia var. minor
- Vicia angustifolia var. parviflora
- Vicia angustifolia subvar. glabra
- Vicia angustifolia subvar. roseiflora
- Vicia uncinata
- Vicia sativa subsp. cuneata
- Vicia sativa var. nemoralis
- Vicia angustifolia var. amphicarpa
- Vicia angustifolia var. ramstadina
- Vicia angustifolia var. aterrima
- Vicia angustifolia var. lucida
- Cracca timbaliana
- Vicia lusitanica
- Vicia maculata
- Vicia media
- Vicia intermedia
- Vicia lanciformis
- Vicia multicolorans
- Vicia sallei
- Vicia scepusiensis
- Vicia segetalis
- Vicia pilosa
- Vicia perretii
- Vicia consobrina
- Vicia debilis
- Vicia cuneata
- Vicia cuneiformis
- Vicia bobartii
- Vicia helvetica
- Vicia heterophylla
- Vicia angustifolia
- Vicia basilei
- Vicia austroccidentalis
- Vicia timbalii
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Averijilla
German:
- Schmalblättrige Wicke
- Smalle wikke
- Schmalblaettrige Futter-Wicke
French:
- Vesce à folioles étroites
- vesce noire
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, specifically within the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Vicia, specifically as the subspecies nigra.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Vicia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a distinct presence across several regions of Northern Europe. Its distribution can be observed in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark and Finland. It is also found growing within the Faroe Islands and the rugged landscapes of Iceland. Furthermore, the species is widely documented throughout Great Britain. Together, these locations define its primary geographical range in the northern latitudes.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Svalbard |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Vicia sativa subsp. nigra has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- Plant molecular biology
Preparations
Vicia sativa subsp. nigra has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Roots extracts.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Roots extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Roots extracts
- Plant molecular biology