Lupinus howardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jones
Source:
ildis
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot.12: 10 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000184822
Common Names
- Lupinus Howardii
- Howard's Lupinus
- Lupinus Howardii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus howardii (also called Howard's Lupine, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands, prairies, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus howardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus howardii has bright blue flowers with yellow spots. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus howardii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted in early spring and should be kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them to a spacing of about 12 inches apart. Lupinus howardii requires regular watering and should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lupinus howardii
Lupinus howardii is found in the mountains of Arizona, New Mexico, and northern Mexico.
Lupinus howardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus howardii?
Lupinus howardii
What is the common name of Lupinus howardii?
Howard's Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus howardii?
It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South 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
Marcus E. Jones (1852-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jones' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus howardii M.E.Jones: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.