Lupinus lobbianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 179 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168223
Common Names
- Lobb's Lupine
- Lobb's Lupinus
- Lobb Lupinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus lobbianus (also called Lobbian 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 lobbianus 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 lobbianus 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 lobbianus 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 lobbianus
Lupinus lobbianus can be found in the Sierra Nevada of California, USA.
Lupinus lobbianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus lobbianus?
Lupinus lobbianus
What type of plant is Lupinus lobbianus?
It is a shrub
Where does Lupinus lobbianus 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 lobbianus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.