Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 730 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212688
Common Names
- Lathyrus inconspicuus
- Inconspicuous Vetchling
- Inconspicuous Pea
Synonyms
- Orobus inconspicuus (L.) A.Braun [valid]
- Pisum inconspicuum (L.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
- Graphiosa inconspicua (L.) Alef. [valid]
- Graphiosa inconspicua eriocarpa Alef. [invalid]
- Lathyrus sphaericus inconspicuus (L.) Batt. [valid]
- Lathyrus inconspicuus erectus (Lag.) H.Lindb. [unknown]
- Lathyrus inconspicuus grandiflorus Rouy [unknown]
- Lathyrus inconspicuus leiocarpus Rouy [illegitimate]
- Lathyrus inconspicuus oblongus Ser. [unknown]
- Lathyrus inconspicuus stans (Vis.) Vis. [unknown]
Description
Lathyrus inconspicuus (also called small-flowered vetchling, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a slender stem with small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lathyrus inconspicuus is used as a fodder for livestock and as a source of timber for construction. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lathyrus inconspicuus var. stenophyllus (Boiss.) Rech.f.
Lathyrus inconspicuus var. inconspicuus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lathyrus inconspicuus has blue flowers with a short, straight spur. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lathyrus inconspicuus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early 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. Division in spring or autumn. 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 inconspicuus
Lathyrus inconspicuus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lathyrus inconspicuus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lathyrus inconspicuus?
Lathyrus inconspicuus
What is the common name of Lathyrus inconspicuus?
Inconspicuous pea
What is the habitat of Lathyrus inconspicuus?
Grassland and rocky slopes
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