Lathyrus elongatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bornm.) Širj.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Assoc. Russe Rech. Sci. Prague3: 224 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056266
Common Names
- Lathyrus elongatus
- Elongate Vetch
- Elongate Pea
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Lathyrus elongatus (also called 'Elongated Pea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lathyrus elongatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various illnesses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lathyrus elongatus has small, yellow 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lathyrus elongatus can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring 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. Stem cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be placed in a cold frame until they are rooting. Division in spring is also possible.
Where to Find Lathyrus elongatus
Lathyrus elongatus 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
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:501694-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lathyrus elongatus (Bornm.) irj.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.