Lathyrus japonicus
Lathyrus maritimus
Lathyrus japonicus, commonly known as the sea pea, is a resilient perennial legume native to coastal dunes. Thriving in salty, sandy environments, this hardy plant plays a vital role in stabilizing shorelines. Beyond its ecological importance, it has historically been valued for its edible seeds and traditional medicinal properties.
- Scientific name: Lathyrus japonicus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it is a member of the family Fabaceae and falls under the genus Lathyrus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lathyrus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lathyrus japonicus, is recognized by various regional names depending on the language and locale. In Iceland, it is referred to as Dünemeert (frr), while in Poland, it is called Groszek nadmorski (pl). French speakers identify it as Gesse maritime (fr), and in Russia, it is known as Чина японская (ru). Additionally, in certain contexts, it is referred to by the name Baunagras (is).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| is | Baunagras | Wikidata |
| pl | Groszek nadmorski | Wikidata |
| fr | Gesse maritime | Wikidata |
| ru | Чина японская | Wikidata |
| frr | Dünemeert | Wikidata |
| fi | merinätkelmä | Wikidata |
| et | rand-seahernes | Wikidata |
| de | Strand-Platterbse | Wikidata |
| ja | ハマエンドウ | Wikidata |
| az | Yapon gülülcəsi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions in Northern Europe. It can be found growing within the territories of Denmark and Finland. Its presence is also documented in the coastal areas of Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Additionally, the species is located throughout Great Britain. Together, these locations define its primary geographical range in the northern reaches of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lathyrus japonicus has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lathyrus saponin, azukisaponin II, azukisaponin V.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Lathyrus saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| azukisaponin II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| azukisaponin V | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |