Lupinus cookianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 160 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168125
Common Names
- Cook's Lupine
- Cookianus Lupine
- Cook's Blue Lupine
Searching for Lupinus cookianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus cookianus (also called Cook'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 cookianus is used as an ornamental plant, for shade, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus cookianus has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
Searching for Lupinus cookianus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus cookianus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Lupinus cookianus
Lupinus cookianus is found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.
Lupinus cookianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus cookianus?
Lupinus cookianus
What is the common name of Lupinus cookianus?
Cook's lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus cookianus?
Open woodlands, grasslands, and chaparral
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
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus cookianus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.