Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clarkii
ID:
1056169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oerst.

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Dansk Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1853(1–2): 1–2 1854

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055507

Common Names

  • Lupinus clarkii
  • Clark's Lupine
  • Clark's Lupin
  • Clark's Lupinus

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Description

Lupinus clarkii (also called Clark'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 clarkii 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 clarkii 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 clarkii 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 clarkii

Lupinus clarkii 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13036953: Based on the initial data import
Anders Sandøe Ørsted (1816-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oerst.' in the authors string.