Lathyrus transsylvanicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Rchb.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Icon. Fl. Germ. Helv. 22: t. 220, f. IV (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061788
Common Names
- Lathyrus transsylvanicus
- Transylvanian Vetchling
- Transylvanian Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Lathyrus transsylvanicus is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and malaria. It is also used as a natural insecticide and for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lathyrus transsylvanicus is a yellow-orange, pea-like flower with five petals, growing in clusters. The seed is a dark brown, flat, oval shape with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lathyrus transsylvanicus is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.
Where to Find Lathyrus transsylvanicus
Lathyrus transsylvanicus is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.
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
References
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:502057-1: Based on the initial data import