Vicia japonica
Wide Leaf Asian Vetch
Also known as: Vicia amoena f. parviloba Freyn +6 more
- Vicia amoena f. parviloba Freyn
- Vicia japonica f. albiflora Honda
- Vicia japonica var. japonica
- Vicia japonica var. laxiracemis Ohwi
- Vicia japonica var. laxiracemosi Ohwi
- Vicia japonica var. oblongifolia A.Gray
- Vicia pallida var. japonica (A.Gray) Matsum.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia, Vicia japonica (commonly known as Wide-leaf Asian vetch) is a climbing plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Mongolia, Russian Far East, Siberia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Kuril Is., Manchuria, Mongolia, Primorye, Sakhalin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Magadan