Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chamissonis
ID:
1056168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eschsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St. Pétersbourg Hist. Acad.10: 288 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055506

Common Names

  • Lupinus chamissonis
  • Chamisso's Lupine
  • Chamisso's Lupin
  • Chamisso's Lupinus

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Description

Lupinus chamissonis (also called Chamisso's Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It grows to a height of 10-20 cm and has pinnate leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus chamissonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus chamissonis is a small, blue-violet, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green seedling with a single pair of leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus chamissonis is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Lupinus chamissonis

Lupinus chamissonis can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central 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