Lupinus buchtienii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
ildis
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Phytologia1: 56 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168093
Common Names
- Buchtienii Lupine
- Buchtienii Wild Lupine
- Buchtien's Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus buchtienii (also called Buchtien'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 buchtienii is a plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source, as its seeds are edible and can be used in a variety of dishes. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus buchtienii has bright blue flowers with yellow centers and a white banner. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus buchtienii 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 buchtienii
Lupinus buchtienii is native to South America, primarily in Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina. It can be found in moist, open forests and meadows, often near streams and rivers.
Lupinus buchtienii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus buchtienii?
Lupinus buchtienii
What type of plant is Lupinus buchtienii?
It is a shrub
Where does Lupinus buchtienii 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
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus buchtienii Rusby: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.