Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ballianus
ID:
168741

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 169 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168070

Common Names

  • Ball's Lupine
  • Ball Lupine
  • Ball's Lupinus

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Description

Lupinus ballianus (also called Ball'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 ballianus is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus ballianus is a blue-violet, pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, flattened, dark brown seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, upright, and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus ballianus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Lupinus ballianus

Lupinus ballianus is native to the western United States and can be found in California, Nevada, Utah, Oregon, and Washington. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Lupinus ballianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus ballianus?

Lupinus ballianus

What is the family of Lupinus ballianus?

Fabaceae

Where is Lupinus ballianus 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