Lathyrus cabreranus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana vi. 14(1942).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164412
Common Names
- Cabreras Pea
- Cabreras Vetch
- Cabreras Lathyrus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lathyrus cabreranus (also called Cabreras Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are pinnate. It grows in dry and rocky soils, in areas with little vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Lathyrus cabreranus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to provide shade and windbreaks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including for treating respiratory and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lathyrus cabreranus is a pink color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lathyrus cabreranus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a warm, sunny location. Both methods require well-draining soil and regular watering.
Where to Find Lathyrus cabreranus
Lathyrus cabreranus is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Lathyrus cabreranus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lathyrus cabreranus?
Lathyrus cabreranus
What is the family of Lathyrus cabreranus?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Lathyrus cabreranus?
Cabrera's Pea
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-10842: Based on the initial data import
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.