Lupinus calcensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 541 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051625
Common Names
- California Lupine
- Blue Lupine
- Silver Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Lupinus calcensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus calcensis is a blue-purple color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and stems.
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Lupinus calcensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer.
Where to Find Lupinus calcensis
Lupinus calcensis can be found in the United States, primarily in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington.
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 calcensis C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.