Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
ildis
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.29: 417 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000198872
Common Names
- Lathyrus dielsianus
- Diels' Vetch
- Diels' Pea
Synonyms
- Lathyrus wilsonii Craib [valid]
- Lathyrus davidii roseus C.W.Chang [unknown]
Description
Lathyrus dielsianus (also called Diels' Pea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the Fabaceae family. It has a single stem with a few branches and a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia and grows in dry meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lathyrus dielsianus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make a variety of products, including paper, fabric, and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lathyrus dielsianus has small, purple flowers with a sweet pea-like shape. The seeds are small, round and dark brown. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lathyrus dielsianus can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Sow seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lathyrus dielsianus
Lathyrus dielsianus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Gansu, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Shaanxi, and Shanxi.
Lathyrus dielsianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lathyrus dielsianus?
Lathyrus dielsianus
What is the common name of Lathyrus dielsianus?
Diels' Pea
What is the native range of Lathyrus dielsianus?
China
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