Lupinus imminutus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 462 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168200
Common Names
- Miniature Lupine
- Miniature Lupin
- Miniature Lupinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus imminutus (also called Dwarf Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the western United States and northern Mexico, and it grows in rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus imminutus has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus imminutus is a pale yellow color with a dark yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round shape. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus imminutus 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 imminutus
Lupinus imminutus is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Lupinus imminutus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus imminutus?
Lupinus imminutus
What is the common name of Lupinus imminutus?
Tiny Lupine
What is the habitat of Lupinus imminutus?
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
References
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus imminutus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.