Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sphaericus
ID:
213377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Retz.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1783

Citation Micro:
Observ. Bot.3: 39 (1783)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212706

Common Names

  • Lathyrus sphaericus
  • Sphaericus Lathyrus
  • Sphaericus Vetch

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Synonyms

  • Lathyrus angulatus sensu auct. [deprecated]
  • Orobus sphaericus (Retz.) Philippe [valid]
  • Lathyrus coccineus All. [valid]
  • Lathyrus viciodes DC. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus controversus Loret & Barrandon [valid]
  • Lathyrus nervatus C.Presl [valid]
  • Orobus coccineus Mill. [valid]
  • Lathyrus gerardii Roth [valid]
  • Lathyrus angulatus sphaericus (Retz.) Mateo & Figuerola [valid]
  • Lathyrus sphaericus neapolitanus Ten. [valid]
  • Lathyrus sphaericus pilosulus Murb. [valid]
  • Lathyrus sphaericus stenophyllus Boiss. [valid]
  • Orobus coccineus unijugis Ser. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus sphaericus genuinus Rouy [invalid]
  • Lathyrus sphaericus pilosus Ser. [unknown]
  • Lathyrus setifolius Gouan [illegitimate]

Description

Lathyrus sphaericus (also called round-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, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus sphaericus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and to provide nitrogen to the soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathyrus sphaericus 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 sphaericus 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 sphaericus

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

Lathyrus sphaericus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathyrus sphaericus?

Lathyrus sphaericus

What is the common name of Lathyrus sphaericus?

Round-Leaved Pea

Where is Lathyrus sphaericus found?

It is found in Europe and North Africa

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