Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
austrorientalis
ID:
1052255

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 182 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051593

Common Names

  • Lupinus austrorientalis
  • Orient Lupine
  • Eastern Lupine

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Description

Lupinus austrorientalis (also called Southern Orient Lupine, among many other common names) is a flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a tall, upright stem and is covered in small, blue-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus austrorientalis 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 austrorientalis is a blue-violet color and is composed of a banner, wings, and keel petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped legume. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons, and the first true leaves are usually trifoliate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus austrorientalis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Lupinus austrorientalis

Lupinus austrorientalis 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