Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
168748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg.13: t. 1109 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168077

Common Names

  • Two-colored Lupine
  • Bicolor Lupine
  • Two-colored Lupinus

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus bicolor bicolor [unknown]

Description

Lupinus bicolor (also called Two-colored 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 bicolor 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 bicolor sub. pipersmithii (A.Heller) D.B.Dunn
Lupinus bicolor sub. umbellatus (Greene) D.B.Dunn
Lupinus bicolor sub. bicolor
Lupinus bicolor var. trifidus (S.Watson) D.B.Dunn
Lupinus bicolor var. rostratus Jeps.
Lupinus bicolor var. trifidus C.P.Sm.
Lupinus bicolor sub. marginatus D.B.Dunn
Lupinus bicolor sub. tridentatus (Eastw.) D.B.Dunn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus bicolor 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 bicolor 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 bicolor

Lupinus bicolor is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range.

Lupinus bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus bicolor?

Lupinus bicolor

What is the family of Lupinus bicolor?

Fabaceae

Where is Lupinus bicolor 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

References