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Vicia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Vetches, scientifically known as Vicia, is a diverse genus of herbaceous plants within the legume family. Renowned for their nitrogen-fixing capabilities, these plants serve vital roles in soil enrichment and sustainable agriculture. Many species also possess unique medicinal properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits in traditional and modern herbal medicine.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Vetch · Vetches · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Ervilia · Ervum · 21 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Vicia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • Wicken
  • Linse
  • Wicke
  • Wicken

French:

  • Faba
  • Vesce
  • vesce
  • vesces

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by the genus Vicia.

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 specific distribution pattern concentrated within the regions of Northern Europe. Its presence is documented across various island territories, including the Faroe Islands and Iceland. It can also be found growing throughout the landscapes of Great Britain. Furthermore, the species inhabits the northern territories of Denmark and Finland. This collection of locations highlights its preference for the unique climates found in the northernmost reaches of the continent.

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 has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ABA, Ba(2+), Ca(2+), Cl(-), K(+).

Chemicals reported in Vicia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ABA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ba(2+) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Ca(2+) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Cl(-) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
K(+) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
K+ 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
alpha-Dendrotoxin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ABA

  1. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Ba(2+)

  1. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Ca(2+)

  1. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Cl(-)

  1. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

K(+)

  1. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

K+

  1. The Journal of membrane biology

alpha-Dendrotoxin

  1. The Journal of membrane biology

Preparations

Vicia has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include extracts, germinated Vicia beans, juice.

Preparations reported for Vicia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Germinated vicia beans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Juice 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Extracts

  1. Poultry science

Germinated vicia beans

  1. Mutation research

Juice

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity