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Purple Vetch

Vicia benghalensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Vicia benghalensis (Purple Vetch)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish veza purpúrea

French vesce de Bengale

German Bengalen-Wicke

Portuguese ervilhaca

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Vetch?

The scientific name of Purple Vetch is Vicia benghalensis. It belongs to the genus Vicia.

Where does Purple Vetch live?

Purple Vetch is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (9 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, France, Israel, Netherlands.

What family does Purple Vetch belong to?

Purple Vetch (Vicia benghalensis) belongs to the genus Vicia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does Purple Vetch belong to?

Purple Vetch (Vicia benghalensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Purple Vetch?

The closest relatives of Purple Vetch in the genus Vicia include Barn vetch, Bell-Bean, Bird Vetch, Bithynian vetch, Bitter Vetch.