Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
185492

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 533 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184821

Common Names

  • Lupinus Cuatrecasasii
  • Cuatrecasas's Lupinus
  • Lupinus Cuatrecasasii

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Description

Lupinus cuatrecasasii (also called Cuatrecasas' Lupine, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus cuatrecasasii has bright blue flowers with yellow spots. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus cuatrecasasii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a spacing of about 12 inches apart. Lupinus cuatrecasasii requires regular watering and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lupinus cuatrecasasii

Lupinus cuatrecasasii can be found in the dry regions of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Lupinus cuatrecasasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus cuatrecasasii?

Lupinus cuatrecasasii

What is the common name of Lupinus cuatrecasasii?

Cuatrecasas' Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus cuatrecasasii?

It is native to the Caribbean and Central and 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