Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
175402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas ex Lindl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Bot. Reg.14: t. 1198 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174731

Common Names

  • Lupinus littoralis
  • Littoralis Lupinus
  • Coastal Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus littoralis littoralis [unknown]
  • Lupinus nutkatensis J.G.Cooper [valid]
  • Lupinus franciscanus Greene [valid]

Description

Lupinus littoralis (also called Beach Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, where it grows in many types of habitat, including chaparral, oak woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus littoralis is used as a nitrogen-fixing plant, erosion control, and as a food source for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus littoralis has a blue flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus littoralis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of new growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Lupinus littoralis

Lupinus littoralis is native to California and can be found in the coastal regions of the state.

Lupinus littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus littoralis?

Lupinus littoralis

What is the common name of Lupinus littoralis?

Beach lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus littoralis?

Dry, open woodlands and grasslands

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.