Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heptaphyllus
ID:
185341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg.16: 158 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184670

Common Names

  • Heptaphyllus Lupine
  • Seven-Leaf Lupine
  • Lupinus Heptaphyllus

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus hilarianus Benth. [valid]
  • Lupinus subumbellatus C.P.Sm. [valid]
  • Lupinus heptaphyllus hilarianus Hassl. [unknown]
  • Cytisus heptaphyllus Vell. [valid]
  • Lupinus heptaphyllus typicus Hassl. [invalid]
  • Lupinus gilbertianus C.P.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Lupinus heptaphyllus (also called Heptaphyllus Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to Peru and is found in montane habitats. It has a perennial habit and produces blue flowers. It has a height of 0.3–1 m and a width of 0.3–0.6 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus heptaphyllus is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus heptaphyllus has blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus heptaphyllus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Lupinus heptaphyllus

Lupinus heptaphyllus can be found in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia.

Lupinus heptaphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus heptaphyllus?

Lupinus heptaphyllus

What is the common name of Lupinus heptaphyllus?

Heptaphyllus lupine

What is the family of Lupinus heptaphyllus?

Fabaceae

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