Lupinus alaimandus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 710 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367732
Common Names
- Lupinus alaimandus
- Alaimandus Lupinus
- Alaimand Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus alaimandus (also called Alaimand Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white or blue flowers. It is native to western North America, and is most commonly found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus alaimandus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus alaimandus is a blue-purple pea-like flower. The seed is a small, brown, flat pod. The seedlings are small, with two oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus alaimandus is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Lupinus alaimandus
Lupinus alaimandus is native to Central and South America.
Lupinus alaimandus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus alaimandus?
Lupinus alaimandus
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus alaimandus?
It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands and scrublands in Mexico and Central America.
What is the conservation status of Lupinus alaimandus?
It is not listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List.
Species in the Lupinus genus
Lupinus aberrans, Lupinus adsurgens, Lupinus agardhianus, Lupinus alaristatus, Lupinus albert-smithianus, Lupinus albosericeus, Lupinus aliattenuatus, Lupinus alipatulus, Lupinus alirevolutus, Lupinus allargyreius, Lupinus altimontanus, Lupinus altiplani, Lupinus amabayensis, Lupinus amandus, Lupinus ammophilus, Lupinus amnis-otuni, Lupinus amphibius, Lupinus ananeanus, Lupinus angustiflorus, Lupinus antoninus, Lupinus apertus, Lupinus appositus, Lupinus arbustus, Lupinus archeranus, Lupinus arcticus, Lupinus arequipensis, Lupinus argurocalyx, Lupinus aridulus, Lupinus asplundianus, Lupinus atropurpureus, Lupinus ballianus, Lupinus bandelierae, Lupinus bangii, Lupinus barkeri, Lupinus benthamii, Lupinus bicolor, Lupinus bingenensis, Lupinus bolivianus, Lupinus boyacensis, Lupinus brachypremnon, Lupinus breviscapus, Lupinus bryoides, Lupinus buchtienii, Lupinus burkei, Lupinus caespitosus, Lupinus caldasensis, Lupinus camiloanus, Lupinus campestris, Lupinus carazensis, Lupinus carchiensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144691-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus alaimandus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.