Lupinus alcis-montis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 315 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051553
Common Names
- Lupinus alcis-montis
- Mountain lupine
- Mountain-leaf lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Lupinus alcis-montis is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory. It is also used in the treatment of skin diseases, fever, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus alcis-montis is a blue-purple colour and has five petals. The seed of Lupinus alcis-montis is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings of Lupinus alcis-montis have a single stem with a pair of leaves at the top.
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Lupinus alcis-montis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Lupinus alcis-montis
Lupinus alcis-montis can be found in Central and South America.
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.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus alcis-montis C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.