Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
articulatus
ID:
213348

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 731 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212677

Common Names

  • Lathyrus articulatus
  • Jointed Vetchling
  • Jointed Pea

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Synonyms

  • Lathyrus hispanicus Mill. [valid]
  • Lathyrus spurius Willd. [valid]
  • Lathyrus speciosus Steud. [invalid]
  • Lathyrus parisiensis Mill. [valid]
  • Clymenum articulatum (L.) Medik. [valid]
  • Clymenum bicolor Moench [valid]
  • Clymenum dolichoides Medik. [valid]
  • Lathyrus clymenum articulatus (L.) Ball [valid]
  • Lathyrus clymenum articulatus (L.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Lathyrus articulatus typicus Maire [invalid]
  • Lathyrus cicera All. [deprecated]
  • Lathyrus clymenum articulatus (L.) Arcang. [unknown]

Description

Lathyrus articulatus (also called 'Grass Pea', among many other common names) is an annual herb with a single stem and a climbing habit. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lathyrus articulatus 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 articulatus is a pink or purple pea-like flower. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathyrus articulatus is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought. Propagation is by seed, which 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 grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Where to Find Lathyrus articulatus

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

Lathyrus articulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathyrus articulatus?

Lathyrus articulatus

What is the common name of Lathyrus articulatus?

Jointed vetch

What is the habitat of Lathyrus articulatus?

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