Lupinus ledigianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 294 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168220
Common Names
- Ledig's Lupine
- Lupinus ledigianus
- Ledig's Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus ledigianus (also called Ledig'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 ledigianus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus ledigianus is a purple-blue color and is about 1-2 cm long. The seed is a small, round, brown seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus ledigianus 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 ledigianus
Lupinus ledigianus is native to California and can be found in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Lupinus ledigianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus ledigianus?
Lupinus ledigianus
What type of plant is Lupinus ledigianus?
It is a shrub
Where does Lupinus ledigianus 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 ledigianus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.