Lupinus boyacensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 430 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168085
Common Names
- Boyaca Lupine
- Boyaca Wild Lupine
- Boyaca Bluebonnet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus boyacensis (also called Boyacá lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Colombia, and is found in dry, open habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus boyacensis 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus boyacensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus boyacensis 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 boyacensis
Lupinus boyacensis is native to South America, primarily in Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in moist, open forests and meadows, often near streams and rivers.
Lupinus boyacensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus boyacensis?
Lupinus boyacensis
What type of plant is Lupinus boyacensis?
It is a shrub
Where does Lupinus boyacensis grow?
It grows in the Andes region of South America
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 boyacensis C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.