Vicia — 36 species
Botanical species in the genus Vicia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Vicia americana
Vicia americana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Vicia americana has a wide natural range from the cold temperate regions of Alaska to the warm temperate or even subtropical regions in southwestern N. America. It grows in areas where the mean annual rainfall can be as low as 250mm or as high as 1,250mm.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia amoena
Vicia amoena
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia amurensis
Vicia amurensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia articulata
Vicia articulata
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. Succeeds in poor and sandy soils. Established plants are drought resistant.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia bakeri
Vicia bakeri
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia benghalensis
Vicia benghalensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Vicia benghalensis is a plant of Mediterranean climates, where it is found at elevations up to 2,800 metres. It can tolerate a range of climates from semi-arid, through moist temperate and subtropical. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 24°c, but can tolerate 8 - 30°c.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia bungei
Vicia bungei
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia cracca
Vicia cracca
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise it is best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia epetiolaris
Vicia epetiolaris
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia ervilia
Vicia ervilia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Vicia ervillia is a plant of the Mediterranean and semi-arid climates in the temperate zone, where it is found at elevations up to 1,100 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 12 - 22°c, but can tolerate 5 - 28°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -10°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at -1°c.
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Vicia faba
Vicia faba
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Broad beans originated in warm temperate areas and can be cultivated from the cold temperate zone to the subtropics, and also at higher elevations from 1,300 - 3,800 metres in the tropics. It may flower well in the lowland tropics, but usually does not produce pods. The ideal temperature range in the growing season is between 18 - 27°c, at higher temperatures the flowers are often aborted.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia faba equina
Vicia faba equina
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fairly heavy loam but succeeds in a sunny position in most soils that are well-drained. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Dislikes dry conditions.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia faba minuta
Vicia faba minuta
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fairly heavy loam but succeeds in a sunny position in most soils that are well-drained. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Dislikes dry conditions.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia grandiflora
Vicia grandiflora
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia heptajuga
Vicia heptajuga
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fairly heavy loam but succeeds in a sunny position in most soils that are well-drained. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Dislikes dry conditions.
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Vicia hirsuta
Vicia hirsuta
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Hairy tare is native from the cooler temperate zone of north Europe, through the subtropics to moderate and higher elevations in the tropics. Succeeds in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise it is best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia hirticalycina
Vicia hirticalycina
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia japonica
Vicia japonica
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia ludoviciana
Vicia ludoviciana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Vicia ludoviciana is native to temperate regions with mild winters. It germinates in the autumn, growing through the cool season and flowering in the spring and early summer. Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia lutea
Vicia lutea
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia monantha
Vicia monantha
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Vicia monantha is a plant of the Mediterranean and semi-arid areas in the temperate zone, where it is found at elevations up to 600 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 10 - 18°c, but can tolerate 4 - 26°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 500 - 700mm, but tolerates 350 - 1,230mm.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia narbonensis
Vicia narbonensis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Vicia narbonensis is a plant of the temperate zone, often in semi-arid areas. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 10 - 24°c, but can tolerate 4 - 32°c. It prefers a mean annual rainfall in the range 400 - 800mm, but tolerates 300 - 1,000mm.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia nigricans
Vicia nigricans
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia nipponica
Vicia nipponica
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia noeana
Vicia noeana
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia pannonica
Vicia pannonica
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Vicia pannonica is a plant of the temperate zone, often found in semi-arid regions, growing at elevations up to 1,300 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 10 - 17°c, but can tolerate 4 - 22°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -18°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at -1°c.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia pisiformis
Vicia pisiformis
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia pseudo-orobus
Vicia pseudo-orobus
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia sativa
Vicia sativa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Vicia sativa is a plant of the cool to warm temperate zone, where it is found at elevations up to 3,300 metres. It is also cultivated at moderate elevations in the Tropics. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 11 - 23°c, but can tolerate 4 - 28°c.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia sepium
Vicia sepium
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise it is best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia serratifolia
Vicia serratifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise it is best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia tenuifolia
Vicia tenuifolia
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise it is best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia tetrasperma
Vicia tetrasperma
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. Dislikes shade according to another report. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia unijuga
Vicia unijuga
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. A very ornamental plant. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia venosa
Vicia venosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in any well-drained soil in a sunny position if the soil is reliably moist throughout the growing season, otherwise they are best grown in semi-shade. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby.
Full cultivation guide →Vicia villosa
Vicia villosa
Family: Fabaceae
Cultivation
Vicia villosa is a plant of the temperate zone, where it is found at elevations up to 2,200 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 12 - 22°c, but can tolerate 2 - 28°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -5°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at -1°c.
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