Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflorus
ID:
165105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz.19: 335 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164434

Common Names

  • Pauciflorus Pea
  • Pauciflorus Vetch
  • Pauciflorus Lathyrus

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Synonyms

  • Lathyrus pauciflorus pauciflorus [unknown]

Description

Lathyrus pauciflorus (also called Few-flowered Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a short stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are pinnate. It grows in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus pauciflorus is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lathyrus pauciflorus sub. brownii (Eastw.) Piper
Lathyrus pauciflorus var. pauciflorus
Lathyrus pauciflorus var. utahensis (M.E.Jones) R.J.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathyrus pauciflorus is a pink color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus pauciflorus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Lathyrus pauciflorus

Lathyrus pauciflorus can be found in the Mediterranean region and the Middle East.

Lathyrus pauciflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathyrus pauciflorus?

Lathyrus pauciflorus

What is the family of Lathyrus pauciflorus?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Lathyrus pauciflorus?

Few-flowered Pea

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