Purple Vetch

Scientific Name: Vicia benghalensis L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Vicia L./ Vicia benghalensis L.

Purple Vetch
General Information
Usda SymbolVIBE
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsForb/herbVine,
Native LocationsVIBE

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Purple Vetch.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Shade ToleranceIntolerant
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceNone
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim20000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim5120
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateRapid
ToxicitySlight
Shape and OrientationClimbing
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationLow
Leaf RetentionNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorPurple
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormSingle Stem
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee2
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Known AllelopathNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by ContainerNo
Seed per Pound9778
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SodNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialHigh
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Purple Vetch

Purple Vetch

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