Lupinus bandelierae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 214 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168071
Common Names
- Bandelier Lupine
- Bandelier's Lupine
- Bandelier's Lupinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus bandelierae (also called Bandelier 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 bandelierae 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 bandelierae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus bandelierae 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 bandelierae
Lupinus bandelierae 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 bandelierae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus bandelierae?
Lupinus bandelierae
What is the family of Lupinus bandelierae?
Fabaceae
Where is Lupinus bandelierae 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
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus bandelierae C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.