Lathyrus
Lathyrus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Lathyrus, scientifically known as Lathyrus, is a diverse genus of flowering plants renowned for both their ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Often characterized by climbing vines and vibrant blooms, various species are studied for their bioactive compounds, offering promising applications in traditional remedies and modern pharmacological research and development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LathyrusDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of Northern Europe. It can be found growing in the landscapes of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, its presence extends to the islands of Føroyar and Iceland. The species is also documented throughout the territory of Great Britain. Collectively, these locations define the primary geographical range for Lathyrus in the north.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Lathyrus has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include seed.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Seed
- Poultry science