Lupinus burkeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Lindl.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000178919
Common Names
- Burker's Lupine
- Burker's Wolfsbane
- Burker's Bluebonnet
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Lupinus burkeri (also called Burker's Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has yellow-green flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in open woodlands and prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus burkeri is used as an ornamental plant, as it has a beautiful yellow flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus burkeri has bright blue flowers that are held in clusters of up to 10. The seed is a flat, dark brown, hard-coated legume. The seedlings are slender and have a long taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus burkeri is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed, but it takes a long time for the plant to reach maturity.
Where to Find Lupinus burkeri
Lupinus burkeri can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Lupinus burkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus burkeri?
Lupinus burkeri
What is the common name of Lupinus burkeri?
Burker's Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus burkeri?
Grassland, open woodland, and disturbed areas
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-24990: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.