Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elaphoglossum
ID:
1062649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Brittonia43: 168 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061987

Common Names

  • Lupinus elaphoglossum
  • Mountain Lupine
  • Elaphoglossum Lupine

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Description

Lupinus elaphoglossum (also called the Deer's Tongue Lupine, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter high. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky soils. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are small and oval-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus elaphoglossum is used as a fodder for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, colds, and flu.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus elaphoglossum is blue in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round-shaped seed with a black color. The seedlings are green in color with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus elaphoglossum is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Lupinus elaphoglossum

Lupinus elaphoglossum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

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