Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chachas
ID:
185336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ochoa ex C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 758 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184665

Common Names

  • Lupinus chachas
  • Chacha Lupine
  • Chacha-Lupine

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Description

Lupinus chachas (also called Chacha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Peru and is found in montane habitats. It has a perennial habit and produces blue flowers. It has a height of 0.3–1 m and a width of 0.3–0.6 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus chachas is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus chachas has blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus chachas is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Lupinus chachas

Lupinus chachas can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Lupinus chachas FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus chachas?

Lupinus chachas

What is the common name of Lupinus chachas?

Chachas lupine

What is the family of Lupinus chachas?

Fabaceae

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

IPNI record: 144975-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001051641
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13010429: Originally associated with wfo-0001051641
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13010429: Originally associated with wfo-0001051641
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
Carlos M. Ochoa (1929-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ochoa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144975-2: Based on the initial data import