Lupinus ariste-josephi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 534 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184820
Common Names
- Lupinus Ariste-Josephi
- Josephi's Lupinus
- Lupinus Ariste-Josephi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus ariste-josephi (also called Ariste-Joseph's Lupine, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus ariste-josephi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus ariste-josephi has bright blue flowers with yellow spots. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Lupinus ariste-josephi is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a spacing of about 12 inches apart. Lupinus ariste-josephi requires regular watering and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lupinus ariste-josephi
Lupinus ariste-josephi can be found in the dry regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Lupinus ariste-josephi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus ariste-josephi?
Lupinus ariste-josephi
What is the common name of Lupinus ariste-josephi?
Ariste-Joseph's Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus ariste-josephi?
It is native to the Caribbean and 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 ariste-josephi C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.