Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolius
ID:
213360

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 733 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212689

Common Names

  • Lathyrus latifolius
  • Broad-leaved Vetchling
  • Broad-leaved Pea

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Synonyms

  • Lathyrus sylvestris latifolius (L.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Lathyrus latifolius latifolius [unknown]
  • Lathyrus megalanthus Steud. [unknown]
  • Pisum latifolium (L.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
  • Lathyrus sylvestris platyphyllos Wahlenb. [valid]
  • Lathyrus sylvestris platyphyllos Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus sylvestris latifolius (L.) Fiori [unknown]

Description

Lathyrus latifolius (also called broad-leaved everlasting pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 70 cm tall. It has a slender stem with large, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus latifolius 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 latifolius sub. algericus (Ginzb.) Dobignard
Lathyrus latifolius sub. latifolius

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathyrus latifolius is a pink-purple color with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus latifolius 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 latifolius

Lathyrus latifolius can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Lathyrus latifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathyrus latifolius?

Lathyrus latifolius

What is the common name of Lathyrus latifolius?

Broad-leaved everlasting

What is the habitat of Lathyrus latifolius?

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