Purple Vetch
Scientific Name: Vicia benghalensis L.
Synonyms: Vicia atropurpurea Desf.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Vicia L./ Vicia benghalensis L.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | VIBE |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herbVine, |
| Native Locations | VIBE |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Purple Vetch.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 365 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 20000 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 5120 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 12 |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
Morphology/Physiology
| After Harvest Regrowth Rate | Rapid |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Slight |
| Shape and Orientation | Climbing |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | Low |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Active Growth Period | Spring |
| Bloat | None |
| C:N Ratio | Low |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Fine |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
| Growth Form | Single Stem |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 2 |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 1.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Seedling Vigor | High |
| Seed Spread Rate | Slow |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Seed per Pound | 9778 |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Protein Potential | High |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
