Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London, ser. 2, 1: 410 (1834 publ. 1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168139
Common Names
- Bush Lupine
- Denseflower Lupine
- Dense-flowered Lupine
Synonyms
- Lupinus densiflorus lacteus (Kellogg) R.M.Beauch. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus densiflorus [unknown]
- Lupinus lacteus Kellogg [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus lacteus (Kellogg) C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus arenicola A.Heller [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus aureus (Kellogg) Munz [unknown]
- Lupinus microcarpus densiflorus (Benth.) Jeps. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus menziesii C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus scopulorum C.P.Sm. [valid]
- Lupinus menziesii J.Agardh [unknown]
- Lupinus menziesii aureus Kellogg [unknown]
- Lupinus microcarpus scopulorum C.P.Sm. [valid]
- Lupinus densiflorus altus C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus dudleyi C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus latidens C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus latilabrus C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus mcgregorii C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus perfistulosus C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus persecundus C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus stenopetalus C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus sublanatus C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus tracyi C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus vastiticola C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus densiflorus versabilis C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus menziesii brunneosulphureus Voss [unknown]
Description
Lupinus densiflorus (also called Dense-Flowered 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 densiflorus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. Its seeds are edible and can be used to make flour, and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lupinus densiflorus var. densiflorus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus densiflorus has a white flower and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are hairy and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus densiflorus 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 densiflorus
Lupinus densiflorus can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Lupinus densiflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus densiflorus?
Lupinus densiflorus
What is the common name of Lupinus densiflorus?
Dense-flowered lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus densiflorus?
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