Lathyrus sylvestris
Lathyrus sylvestris, commonly known as the perennial pea, is a resilient wildflower celebrated for its striking violet blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this plant holds historical significance in traditional herbalism. It is valued for its nitrogen-fixing properties and potential therapeutic applications in treating various minor ailments and supporting wellness.
- Scientific name: Lathyrus sylvestris
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by 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 sylvestris, is recognized by various regional common names across Europe. In Poland, it is referred to as Groszek leśny, while in France, it is called gesse des bois. Its names also vary in Northern and Eastern Europe, where it is known as metsänätkelemä in Finnish and mets-seahernes in Estonian. Additionally, in Germany, the species is commonly called Wilde Platteerbse.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Groszek leśny | Wikidata |
| fr | gesse des bois | Wikidata |
| fi | metsänätkelmä | Wikidata |
| et | mets-seahernes | Wikidata |
| de | Wilde Platterbse | Wikidata |
| lt | Miškinis pelėžirnis | Wikidata |
| hsb | Lěsny hróšik | Wikidata |
| da | Skov-Fladbælg | Wikidata |
| sv | Backvial | Wikidata |
| cs | hrachor lesní | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range concentrated within the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing across the diverse landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its distribution extends to the various territories of Great Britain. The species is also well-established throughout the coastal and inland areas of Norway. Finally, its presence is confirmed within the northern reaches of Sweden.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lathyrus sylvestris has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2,4-diaminobutyric acid, DABA, ammonia.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2,4-diaminobutyric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DABA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ammonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lathyrus sylvestris has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Toxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |