Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armenus
ID:
1056908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & A.Huet) Celak.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z.38: 85 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056246

Common Names

  • Lathyrus armenus
  • Armenian Vetch
  • Armenian Pea

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Description

Lathyrus armenus (also called Armenian vetchling, among many other common names) is a perennial, twining vine native to the southeastern United States. It has trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus armenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as a hedge plant, and as a windbreak. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, malaria, and other diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lathyrus armenus has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are brown and round in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus armenus can be propagated by seed. Sow the seed in the spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn is also possible. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Lathyrus armenus

Lathyrus armenus is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in the wild in Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, and France.

Species in the Lathyrus genus

Lathyrus aureus, Lathyrus gmelinii, Lathyrus transsilvanicus, Lathyrus berteroanus, Lathyrus brachycalyx, Lathyrus cabreranus, Lathyrus campestris, Lathyrus graminifolius, Lathyrus hasslerianus, Lathyrus holochlorus, Lathyrus jepsonii, Lathyrus lomanus, Lathyrus nevadensis, Lathyrus nigrivalvis, Lathyrus paraguariensis, Lathyrus paranensis, Lathyrus parodii, Lathyrus pauciflorus, Lathyrus rigidus, Lathyrus tropicalandinus, Lathyrus eucosmus, Lathyrus lanszwertii, Lathyrus linearifolius, Lathyrus littoralis, Lathyrus macropus, Lathyrus macrostachys, Lathyrus multiceps, Lathyrus nervosus, Lathyrus nitens, Lathyrus ochroleucus, Lathyrus polyphyllus, Lathyrus pubescens, Lathyrus pusillus, Lathyrus splendens, Lathyrus subandinus, Lathyrus subulatus, Lathyrus sulphureus, Lathyrus torreyi, Lathyrus venosus, Lathyrus vestitus, Lathyrus biflorus, Lathyrus acutifolius, Lathyrus cicera, Lathyrus sericeus, Lathyrus whitei, Lathyrus hookeri, Lathyrus magellanicus, Lathyrus blepharicarpus, Lathyrus blepharicarpos, Lathyrus gorgoni,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alfred Huet du Pavillon (1829-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Huet' in the authors string.
Ladislav Josef Čelakovský (1834-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Celak.' in the authors string.