Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horizontalis
ID:
168866

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
ildis

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia2: 74 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168195

Common Names

  • Horizontal Lupine
  • Horizontal Lupinus
  • Horizontal Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus microcarpus horizontalis Jeps. [unknown]
  • Lupinus densiflorus glareosus C.P.Sm. [unknown]
  • Lupinus glareosus Elmer [unknown]
  • Lupinus microcarpus glareosus (Elmer) Riggins [unknown]

Description

Lupinus horizontalis (also called Horizontal Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to California. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as chaparral, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus horizontalis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus horizontalis var. horizontalis
Lupinus horizontalis var. platypetalus C.P.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus horizontalis 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 horizontalis is a perennial plant that grows in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 12 inches apart when they reach a few inches in height.

Where to Find Lupinus horizontalis

Lupinus horizontalis is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Lupinus horizontalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus horizontalis?

Lupinus horizontalis

What is the common name of Lupinus horizontalis?

Horizontal Lupine

What is the habitat of Lupinus horizontalis?

It grows in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region

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