Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
covillei
ID:
168797

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia1892: 365 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168126

Common Names

  • Coville's Lupine
  • Covillei Lupine
  • Coville's Blue Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus dasyphyllus Greene [valid]
  • Lupinus gracilentus covillei (Greene) D.W.Taylor [unknown]

Description

Lupinus covillei (also called Coville'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 covillei is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus covillei has blue-violet flowers that are 1-2 inches long. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus covillei 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 covillei

Lupinus covillei is found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.

Lupinus covillei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus covillei?

Lupinus covillei

What is the common name of Lupinus covillei?

Coville's lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus covillei?

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