Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decaphyllus
ID:
182684

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursh

Source:
ildis

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Fl. Amer. Sept.2: 471 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000182013

Common Names

  • Lathyrus decaphyllus
  • Ten-Leaved Everlasting Pea
  • Ten-Leaved Lathyrus

Searching for Lathyrus decaphyllus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Lathyrus decaphyllus (also called Ten-leaved vetchling, among many other common names) is a legume native to South America. It is an annual plant that grows up to 1.2 m in height and has trifoliate leaves. The plant is found in dry, sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions and is often used as a fodder crop.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus decaphyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lathyrus decaphyllus var. incanus (J.G.Sm. & Rydb.) Broich
Lathyrus decaphyllus var. decaphyllus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lathyrus decaphyllus has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, narrow calyx. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

Searching for Lathyrus decaphyllus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus decaphyllus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through seeds, cuttings, or air layering.

Where to Find Lathyrus decaphyllus

Lathyrus decaphyllus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Lathyrus decaphyllus FAQ

What are the common names of Lathyrus decaphyllus?

Ten-Leaf Lathyrus

What is the native range of Lathyrus decaphyllus?

Central and West Africa

What type of soil does Lathyrus decaphyllus prefer?

Well-drained, sandy soil

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