Vicia benghalensis subsp. heterocalyx
Also known as: Vicia benghalensis var. heterocalyx Maire & Weiller +2 more
- Vicia benghalensis var. heterocalyx Maire & Weiller
- Vicia benghalensis var. simulans (Maire) Hormat
- Vicia villosa subsp. simulans Maire
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Vicia benghalensis subsp. heterocalyx is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Originating in Africa, this subspecies is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Vicia benghalensis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara
Base Species & Variations