Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jones
Source:
ildis
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot.12: 10 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168197
Common Names
- Huachuca Lupine
- Huachuca Lupin
- Huachuca Lupinus
Synonyms
- Lupinus platanophilus M.E.Jones [valid]
- Lupinus huachucanus praescaposus C.P.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Lupinus huachucanus (also called Huachuca Mountain Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and it grows in rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus huachucanus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus huachucanus has yellow flowers that are 1-2 inches long. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and thin with green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus huachucanus 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 huachucanus
Lupinus huachucanus is native to Arizona and can be found in the Huachuca Mountains.
Lupinus huachucanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus huachucanus?
Lupinus huachucanus
What is the common name of Lupinus huachucanus?
Huachuca Lupine
What is the habitat of Lupinus huachucanus?
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