Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elatus
ID:
168819

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bull. S. Calif. Acad. Sci.17: 63 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168148

Common Names

  • Elevated Lupine
  • Elatus Lupine
  • Elevated Blue Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus albicaulis elatus Jeps. [unknown]
  • Lupinus formosus elatus C.P.Sm. in Jeps. [valid]

Description

Lupinus elatus (also called Tall 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 elatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus elatus has yellow 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 elatus is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not to overwater it. Fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation can be done by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Lupinus elatus

Lupinus elatus can be found in the western United States, from California to Texas, and in Mexico.

Lupinus elatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus elatus?

Lupinus elatus

What is the common name of Lupinus elatus?

Tall lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus elatus?

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