Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 154 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168120
Common Names
- Condensiflorus Lupine
- Condensed Lupine
- Condensiflorus Blue Lupine
Synonyms
- Lupinus bimaculatus Desr. [valid]
Description
Lupinus condensiflorus (also called Dense-Flowered 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 condensiflorus 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 condensiflorus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus condensiflorus 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 purple, 1.5–2 cm long, produced in a dense spike 1–3 cm long. Cultivation and propagation of Lupinus condensiflorus 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 condensiflorus is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Lupinus condensiflorus
Lupinus condensiflorus is found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.
Lupinus condensiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus condensiflorus?
Lupinus condensiflorus
What type of plant is Lupinus condensiflorus?
It is a shrub
Where does Lupinus condensiflorus grow?
It grows in the Andes region of South 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