Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benthamii
ID:
168747

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia2: 61 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168076

Common Names

  • Bentham's Lupine
  • Bentham Lupine
  • Bentham's Lupinus

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus leptophyllus Benth. [illegitimate]

Description

Lupinus benthamii (also called Bentham'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 benthamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus benthamii var. benthamii
Lupinus benthamii var. opimus C.P.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus benthamii has blue-violet flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus benthamii 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 benthamii

Lupinus benthamii is native to western North America and can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Lupinus benthamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus benthamii?

Lupinus benthamii

What is the family of Lupinus benthamii?

Fabaceae

Where is Lupinus benthamii 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