Status:
valid
Authors:
Eastw.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot.3: 170 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168212
Common Names
- Kusche's Lupine
- Kusche Lupine
- Kusche's Lupinus
Synonyms
- Lupinus jacob-andersoni C.P.Sm. [valid]
- Lupinus porsildianus C.P.Sm. [valid]
- Lupinus sericeus kuschei (Eastw.) B.Boivin [unknown]
Description
Lupinus kuschei (also called Kusche's 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 kuschei is used as a cover crop and for erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus kuschei 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 kuschei is an annual herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Lupinus kuschei
Lupinus kuschei can be found in the Sierra Nevada of California, USA.
Lupinus kuschei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus kuschei?
Lupinus kuschei
What is the common name of Lupinus kuschei?
Kusche's Lupine
What is the habitat of Lupinus kuschei?
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