Lupinus lanatocarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 708 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168216
Common Names
- Woolly Lupine
- Lupinus lanatocarpus
- Woolly Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus lanatocarpus (also called Woolly-Fruited 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 lanatocarpus 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 lanatocarpus 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus lanatocarpus 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 lanatocarpus
Lupinus lanatocarpus can be found in the western United States, from California to Idaho.
Lupinus lanatocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus lanatocarpus?
Lupinus lanatocarpus
What type of plant is Lupinus lanatocarpus?
It is a shrub
Where does Lupinus lanatocarpus grow?
It grows in the Andes region of 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
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus lanatocarpus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.