Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus

Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (11 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus, is a specialized medicinal legume valued for its unique bioactive properties. Often found in specific ecological niches, this variety is studied for its potential therapeutic applications, offering promising insights into natural pharmacology and traditional healing practices through its distinct phytochemical composition.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Lathyrus Vestitus Subsp. Laetiflorus · Lathyrus Vestitus Subsp. Bolanderi · 21 more

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata

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 and the genus Lathyrus. Specifically, it is identified as the variety vestitus within the species Lathyrus vestitus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Lathyrus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific range across several regions in North America. In the Northwestern United States, its presence is noted within the state of Oregon. Moving southward, it can also be found throughout the Southwestern United States, specifically in California. The distribution extends further south into the country of Mexico. Within that nation, the species is located in the Northwest region of Mexico.

Region Area
Northwestern U.S.A. Oregon
Southwestern U.S.A. California
Mexico Mexico Northwest

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-catechin, (-)-Epicatechin, CA, Condensed Tannins, Flavonoids.

Chemicals reported in Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(+)-catechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
(-)-Epicatechin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Condensed Tannins 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
MN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Phytic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
ZN 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
p- 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(+)-catechin

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

(-)-Epicatechin

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

CA

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Condensed Tannins

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Flavonoids

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

MN

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

Phytic acid

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

ZN

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry

p-

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry