Status:
valid
Authors:
Suksd.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Werdenda1: 12 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168081
Common Names
- Bingen Lupine
- Blue Lupine
- Sky Lupine
Synonyms
- Lupinus leucopsis bingenensis (Suksd.) C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus sulphureus bingenensis (Suksd.) Gandhi & Vincent [valid]
Description
Lupinus bingenensis (also called Bingen 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 bingenensis 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 bingenensis var. subsaccatus Suksd.
Lupinus bingenensis var. bingenensis
Lupinus bingenensis var. dubius C.P.Sm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus bingenensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus bingenensis 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 bingenensis
Lupinus bingenensis is native to the Pacific Northwest of the United States, primarily in Oregon and Washington. It can be found in moist, open forests and meadows, often near streams and rivers.
Lupinus bingenensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus bingenensis?
Lupinus bingenensis
What is the family of Lupinus bingenensis?
Fabaceae
Where is Lupinus bingenensis 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