Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 277 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168111
Common Names
- Blue Lupine
- Chlorolepis Lupine
- California Lupine
Description
Lupinus chlorolepis (also called Green-scaled lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in dry, open habitats such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus chlorolepis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus chlorolepis has blue-violet flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus chlorolepis is a species of lupine native to the western United States. It is a perennial plant growing to 0.3–1 m tall, with a deep taproot. The leaves are palmately compound with 5–9 leaflets, each leaflet 2–4 cm long. The flowers are yellow, 1.5–2 cm long, produced in a dense spike 1–3 cm long. Cultivation and propagation of Lupinus chlorolepis is best done from seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil, and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart. The plants should be watered regularly, and they should be fertilized once a month during the growing season. Deadheading the flowers will help to keep the plant blooming longer. Lupinus chlorolepis is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Lupinus chlorolepis
Lupinus chlorolepis is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Lupinus chlorolepis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus chlorolepis?
Lupinus chlorolepis
Where is Lupinus chlorolepis found?
Lupinus chlorolepis is found in Colombia.
What is the growth habit of Lupinus chlorolepis?
Lupinus chlorolepis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (6.5 ft) tall.
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