Vicia benghalensis
Algerian Vetch, Purple Vetch
Also known as: Cracca benghalensis (L.) Medik. +4 more
- Cracca benghalensis (L.) Medik.
- Vicia atropurpurea var. punicea Willk.
- Vicia atropurpurea var. sericea Willk.
- Vicia atropurpurea var. tenella Willk.
- Vicia lanata Vis., 1852
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing annual or perennial.
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Vicia benghalensis (commonly known as Algerian vetch or Purple Vetch) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Fabaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Corse, France, Greece, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Western Sahara
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Austria, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chile North, Free State, Germany, Great Britain, Kenya, KwaZulu-Natal, Mexico Northwest, Northern Provinces, Palestine, Queensland, St.Helena, Uruguay, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms