Lupinus lesueurii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.22: 80 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363730
Common Names
- Lesueur's Lupine
- Lupinus lesueurii
- Lupinus lesueurii var. lesueurii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus lesueurii (also called Lesueur's Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has silvery-green leaves and blue-purple flowers. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus lesueurii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and to improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus lesueurii has yellow flowers with five petals, and the seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly curved. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus lesueurii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote more blooms.
Where to Find Lupinus lesueurii
Lupinus lesueurii can be found in dry, sunny areas in Europe and North America.
Lupinus lesueurii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus lesueurii?
Lupinus lesueurii
What are the common names of Lupinus lesueurii?
Lesueur's Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus lesueurii?
Dry, open areas
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
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:145433-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus lesueurii Standl.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.