Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart
Source:
ildis
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana6: 16 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000164438
Common Names
- Tropicalandinus Pea
- Tropicalandinus Vetch
- Tropicalandinus Lathyrus
Synonyms
- Lathyrus longipes peruvianus J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
Description
Lathyrus tropicalandinus (also called Tropical Pea, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem, with a few branches, and its leaves are pinnate. It grows in dry and rocky soils, in areas with little vegetation.
Uses & Benefits
Lathyrus tropicalandinus is used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lathyrus tropicalandinus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lathyrus tropicalandinus 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 tropicalandinus
Lathyrus tropicalandinus can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Lathyrus tropicalandinus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lathyrus tropicalandinus?
Lathyrus tropicalandinus
What is the common name of Lathyrus tropicalandinus?
Tropical Peavine
Where is Lathyrus tropicalandinus native to?
Central and South America
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