Vicia monantha
Barn Vetch, Hard Vetch
Other regional names: Spurred Vetch +1 more
- Spurred Vetch
- Square Stem Vetch
Also known as: Coppoleria monantha (Retz.) Tod. +4 more
- Coppoleria monantha (Retz.) Tod.
- Ervum calcaratum var. cinerea Trautv.
- Orobus viciiformis Vill. ex Willk. & Lange
- Vicia monantha subsp. eubiflora Maire
- Vicia villosa subsp. monantha (Retz.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling annual or perennial.
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Vicia monantha (commonly known as Barn vetch or Hard Vetch) is a scrambling annual or perennial plant belonging to the Fabaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Vicia, which contains over 250 distinct species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Egypt, Greece, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kirgizistan, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya
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)
France, Germany, Kenya, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms