Lathyrus tournefortii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lapeyr.) A.W.Hill
Source:
tro
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Index Kew., Suppl. 6: 113 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062291
Common Names
- Lathyrus tournefortii
- Tournefort's Vetchling
- Tournefort's Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lathyrus tournefortii (also called Tournefort's vetchling, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the family Fabaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lathyrus tournefortii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lathyrus tournefortii is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lathyrus tournefortii is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Lathyrus tournefortii
Lathyrus tournefortii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky and sandy soils, as well as in dry grasslands and scrublands.
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,