Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
niger
ID:
213365

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Bernh.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. Erf.: 247 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212694

Common Names

  • Lathyrus niger
  • Black Vetchling
  • Black Pea

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Synonyms

  • Orobus niger L. [valid]
  • Pisum nigrum (L.) E.H.L.Krause [valid]

Description

Lathyrus niger (also called black 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 niger 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lathyrus niger sub. niger
Lathyrus niger sub. jordanii (Ten.) Arcang.
Lathyrus niger sub. jordani (Ten.) Arcang.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathyrus niger 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 niger 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 niger

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

Lathyrus niger FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathyrus niger?

Lathyrus niger

What is the common name of Lathyrus niger?

Black Pea

Where is Lathyrus niger found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Johann Jakob Bernhardi (1774-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernh.' in the authors string.