Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Turner
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Phytologia76: 294 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250311
Common Names
- Caballoanus
- Lupinus
- Mistletoe
Description
Lupinus caballoanus (also called Caballoan Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a stem that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus caballoanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus caballoanus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus caballoanus is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Lupinus caballoanus
Lupinus caballoanus is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Lupinus caballoanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus caballoanus?
Lupinus caballoanus
What is the common name of Lupinus caballoanus?
Caballo Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus caballoanus?
It is native to Mexico, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.
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