Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcticus
ID:
168731

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
ildis

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts8: 526 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168060

Common Names

  • Arcticus Bush Lupine
  • Arcticus Blue Lupine
  • Arcticus Wild Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus nootkatensis kjellmanii Ostenf. [deprecated]
  • Lupinus relictus Hultén [unknown]
  • Lupinus polyphyllus arcticus (S.Watson) E.Phillips [deprecated]
  • Lupinus polyphyllus arcticus (S.Watson) L.Ll.Phillips [valid]
  • Lupinus arcticus arcticus [unknown]

Description

Lupinus arcticus (also called Arctic lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Alaska and northern Canada, and is found in wet meadows, tundra, and alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus arcticus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus arcticus sub. subalpinus (Piper & B.L.Rob.) D.B.Dunn
Lupinus arcticus sub. arcticus
Lupinus arcticus var. cottonii C.P.Sm. in Abrams

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus arcticus 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 arcticus 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 arcticus

Lupinus arcticus is native to Alaska and can be found in the tundra and alpine meadows of the state.

Lupinus arcticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus arcticus?

Lupinus arcticus

What is the family of Lupinus arcticus?

Fabaceae

Where is Lupinus arcticus found?

United States

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