Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decemplex
ID:
1052328

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 403 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051666

Common Names

  • Decemplex Lupine
  • Decemplex Lupin
  • Decemplex Lupinus

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Description

Lupinus decemplex (also called Ten-Leaved Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are palmately compound with 5-9 leaflets. It has blue-violet flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in desert scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus decemplex is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus decemplex has bright yellow flowers, with dark centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus decemplex is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Lupinus decemplex

Lupinus decemplex can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and Utah.

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