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Upright Vetch

Vicia orobus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Fabales (マメ目)
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Vicia
Species
Vicia orobus (Upright Vetch)

Names in Other Languages

German Heide-wicke

Similar Species in Vicia

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Yahazu-endo
Vicia sativa
Least Concern
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Bird Vetch
Vicia cracca
Least Concern
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Bithynian vetch
Vicia bithynica
Not Evaluated
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Bitter Vetch
Vicia ervilia
Not Evaluated
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Bush Vetch
Vicia sepium
Least Concern
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Bell-Bean
Vicia faba
Not Evaluated
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Fodder Vetch
Vicia villosa
Vulnerable
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Barn vetch
Vicia monantha
Not Evaluated
View all species in Vicia →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Upright Vetch?
The scientific name of Upright Vetch is Vicia orobus. It belongs to the genus Vicia.
What is the conservation status of Upright Vetch?
Upright Vetch (Vicia orobus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Upright Vetch live?
Upright Vetch is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does Upright Vetch belong to?
Upright Vetch (Vicia orobus) belongs to the genus Vicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.
What kingdom does Upright Vetch belong to?
Upright Vetch (Vicia orobus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Upright Vetch?
The closest relatives of Upright Vetch in the genus Vicia include Yahazu-endo, Bell-Bean, Bird Vetch, Bithynian vetch, Bitter Vetch.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Vicia — 20 Species

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Yahazu-endo
Vicia sativa
LC 🐾
Bell-Bean
Vicia faba
NE 🐾
Bird Vetch
Vicia cracca
LC 🐾
Bithynian vetch
Vicia bithynica
NE 🐾
Bitter Vetch
Vicia ervilia
NE 🐾
Bush Vetch
Vicia sepium
LC 🐾
Fodder Vetch
Vicia villosa
VU 🐾
Four-Seed Vetch
Vicia tetrasperma
LC 🐾
Erzurumian Vetch
Vicia erzurumica
CR 🐾
Hungarian Vetch
Vicia pannonica
NE 🐾
Large yellow vetch
Vicia grandiflora
NE 🐾
two-leaf vetch
Vicia unijuga
NE 🐾
Narbonne Vetch
Vicia narbonensis
NE 🐾
Oneflower vetch
Vicia articulata
NE 🐾
Pale-flower Vetch
Vicia pisiformis
EN 🐾
peavine
Vicia americana
EX 🐾
Purple Vetch
Vicia benghalensis
NE 🐾
Helmeted Vetch
Vicia galeata
LC 🐾
Mogollon Vetch
Vicia leucophaea
LC 🐾
Hawaiian Vetch
Vicia menziesii
CR
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