Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andicola
ID:
1056165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc.3: 201 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055503

Common Names

  • Lupinus andicola
  • Andean Lupine
  • Andean Lupin
  • Andean Lupinus

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Description

Lupinus andicola (also called Andean Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western South America. It grows to a height of 10-20 cm and has pinnate leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus andicola is used as an ornamental plant, for hedges, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus andicola is a small, blue-violet, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green seedling with a single pair of leaflets.

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Where to Find Lupinus andicola

Lupinus andicola can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central 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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.