Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 167 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168115
Common Names
- Chrysocalyx Lupine
- Silver Lupine
- Chrysocalyx Blue Lupine
Description
Lupinus chrysocalyx (also called Golden-Foiled Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus chrysocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its seeds are also used to make a flour-like substance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus chrysocalyx has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus chrysocalyx 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 chrysocalyx 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 chrysocalyx is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Lupinus chrysocalyx
Lupinus chrysocalyx is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Lupinus chrysocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus chrysocalyx?
Lupinus chrysocalyx
Where is Lupinus chrysocalyx found?
Lupinus chrysocalyx is found in Colombia.
What is the growth habit of Lupinus chrysocalyx?
Lupinus chrysocalyx 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