Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.8: 95 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168198
Common Names
- Huaron Lupine
- Huaron Lupin
- Huaron Lupinus
Description
Lupinus huaronensis (also called Huaron Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Peru, and it grows in rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus huaronensis 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 huaronensis var. huaronensis
Lupinus huaronensis var. pascoensis J.F.Macbr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus huaronensis has blue-purple flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus huaronensis 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 huaronensis
Lupinus huaronensis is native to Peru and can be found in the Huarón Valley.
Lupinus huaronensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus huaronensis?
Lupinus huaronensis
What is the common name of Lupinus huaronensis?
Huarón Lupine
What is the habitat of Lupinus huaronensis?
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