Lupinus holosericeus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts viii. (1873) 379.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055511
Common Names
- Lupinus holosericeus
- Woolly Lupine
- Woolly Lupin
- Woolly Lupinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus holosericeus (also called Silver Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to North America. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 4 meters tall, with bright green bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus holosericeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus holosericeus is a small, blue-violet, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green seedling with a single pair of leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus holosericeus is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Lupinus holosericeus
Lupinus holosericeus can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.
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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13037001: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.