Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
archeranus
ID:
168730

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 433 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168059

Common Names

  • Archeranus Bush Lupine
  • Archeranus Blue Lupine
  • Archeranus Wild Lupine

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Description

Lupinus archeranus (also called Archer's lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus archeranus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus archeranus has blue-violet flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus archeranus can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and watered regularly until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden. The plants should be spaced about 18 inches apart and should be fertilized regularly. Deadheading of spent flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Lupinus archeranus

Lupinus archeranus is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and the Coast Ranges.

Lupinus archeranus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus archeranus?

Lupinus archeranus

What is the family of Lupinus archeranus?

Fabaceae

Where is Lupinus archeranus found?

Brazil

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