Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andinus
ID:
1052230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose ex J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.8: 95 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051568

Common Names

  • Lupinus andinus
  • Andean Lupine
  • Cordillera Lupine

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Description

Lupinus andinus (also called Andean Lupine, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Peru and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has a tall, upright stem and is covered in small, white-blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus andinus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its nitrogen-fixing abilities, which can improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus andinus has blue-purple flowers with 5 petals, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus andinus 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 andinus

Lupinus andinus is native to the United States and can be found in California.

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

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Joseph Nelson Rose (1862-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rose' in the authors string.