Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linifolius
ID:
213361

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Reichard) Bässler

Source:
ildis

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert.82: 434 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212690

Common Names

  • Lathyrus linifolius
  • Flax-leaved Vetchling
  • Flax-leaved Pea

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Synonyms

  • Orobus tuberosus L. [valid]
  • Orobus linifolius Reichard [valid]
  • Lathyrus linifolius montanus (Bernh.) Bässler [valid]
  • Orobus luteus L. [valid]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus Wimm. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus Bernh. [valid]
  • Lathyrus linnaei Rouy [valid]
  • Lathyrus rothii Rouy [valid]
  • Menkenia lutea Bubani [valid]
  • Menkenia tuberosa Bubani [valid]
  • Orobus divaricatus Lapeyr. [valid]
  • Orobus bulbosus Stokes [valid]
  • Orobus pyrenaeus Philippe [invalid]
  • Orobus prostratus Host [valid]
  • Orobus plukenetii Lapeyr. [valid]
  • Orobus graminifolius Becker [valid]
  • Orobus macrorrhizus Dulac [valid]
  • Orobus tenuifolius Roth [valid]
  • Pisum montanum (Bernh.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
  • Pisum luteum (L.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]
  • Orobus pyrenaicus L. [valid]
  • Lathyrus linifolius emarginatus (Hertzsch) Bässler [valid]
  • Lathyrus linifolius pubescens (Beck) Bassler [unknown]
  • Lathyrus linifolius pyrenaicus (L.) Bässler [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus emarginatus Hertzsch [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus pubescens Beck [unknown]
  • Orobus luteus orientalis Fisch. & Meyer. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus linnaei orientalis (Fisch. & Meyer.) Simpson [unknown]
  • Lathyrus linifolius varifolius (Martrin-Donos) P.D.Sell [valid]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus varifolius Martrin-Donos [unknown]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus variegatus Rouy [valid]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus angustissimus Godr. [valid]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus divaricatus (Lapeyr.) Godr. [valid]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus latifolius C.Schust. [valid]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus pyrenaicus (L.) Godr. [valid]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus variifolius Martrin-Donos [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus albiflorus (Alef.) Beck [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus obtusifolius (Martrin-Donos) Gams [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus prostratus (Host) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus pyrenaicus (L.) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus unidentatus A.Christ. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus variegatus (Rouy) Beck [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus varifolius (Martrin-Donos) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus divaricatus (Lapeyr.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus pyrenaicus (L.) Arcang. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus angustissimus (Rouy) Asch. & Graebn. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus divaricatus (Lapeyr.) Fiori [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus latifolius C.Schust. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus linifolius (Reichard) Asch. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus obtusifolius (Martrin-Donos) Beck [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus prostratus (Host) Wohlf. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus subunijugus Ulbr. [valid]
  • Lathyrus rothii angustissimus Rouy [valid]
  • Orobus macrorrhizus pyrenaicus (L.) Godr. & Gren. [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus albiflorus Alef. [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus angustifolius Mérat [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus aphillus Lej. [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus divaricatus (Lapeyr.) Ser. [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus latifolius Bastard [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus linifolius (Reichard) Boenn. [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus major Merino [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus obtusifolius Martrin-Donos [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus prostratus (Host) Posp. [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus pyrenaicus (L.) Ser. [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus pyrenaicus (L.) DC. [valid]
  • Orobus tuberosus tenuifolius (Roth) Willd. [valid]
  • Lathyrus montanus albiflorus (Alef.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus montanus variegatus (Rouy) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus rothii Rouy [invalid]
  • Orobus tuberosus unijugus Willk. [unknown]
  • Orobus variegatus Lapeyr. [illegitimate]
  • Lathyrus montanus pyrenaicus (L.) Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Orobus tuberosus latifolius H.Post [unknown]
  • Orobus tuberosus tenuifolius (Roth) Willd. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus rothii Rouy [unknown]
  • Orobus tuberosus unijugus Willk. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus macrorrhizus (Dulac) St.-Lag. [illegitimate]
  • Lathyrus luteus (L.) Peterm. [illegitimate]

Description

Lathyrus linifolius (also called narrow-leaved everlasting pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a slender stem with small, linear leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus linifolius 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathyrus linifolius 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 linifolius 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 linifolius

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

Lathyrus linifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathyrus linifolius?

Lathyrus linifolius

What is the common name of Lathyrus linifolius?

Flax-leaved everlasting

What is the habitat of Lathyrus linifolius?

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

References

Manfred Bässler (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bässler' in the authors string.
Johann Jakob Reichard (1743-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reichard' in the authors string.