Lupinus lespedezoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 419 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168222
Common Names
- Lespedeza Lupine
- Lespedeza Lupinus
- Lespedezoides Lupinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus lespedezoides (also called Lespedeza-Like 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 lespedezoides is used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and reduce erosion, as well as for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus lespedezoides 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 lespedezoides 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 lespedezoides
Lupinus lespedezoides is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the Appalachian Mountains.
Lupinus lespedezoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus lespedezoides?
Lupinus lespedezoides
What type of plant is Lupinus lespedezoides?
It is a shrub
Where does Lupinus lespedezoides 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 lespedezoides C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.