Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 260 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051586
Common Names
- Asa Gray Lupine
- Gray Lupine
- Gray's Lupine
Description
Lupinus asa-grayanus (also called Gray's 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, blue-purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus asa-grayanus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used for its nitrogen-fixing abilities, which can improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus asa-grayanus is a white, five petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, hard seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a thin stem.
Where to Find Lupinus asa-grayanus
Lupinus asa-grayanus 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