Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.P.Sm.) D.B.Dunn
Source:
ildis
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Aliso3: 147 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168122
Common Names
- Congdon's Lupine
- Congdonii Lupine
- Silver Lupine
Synonyms
- Lupinus micranthus congdonii C.P.Sm. [valid]
Description
Lupinus congdonii (also called Congdon's 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 congdonii 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 congdonii 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 congdonii 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 blue, 1.5–2 cm long, produced in a dense spike 1–3 cm long. Cultivation and propagation of Lupinus congdonii 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 congdonii is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of conditions, including drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Lupinus congdonii
Lupinus congdonii is found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.
Lupinus congdonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus congdonii?
Lupinus congdonii
What is the common name of Lupinus congdonii?
Congdon's lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus congdonii?
Dry, open woodlands and grasslands
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