Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteolus
ID:
175404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kellogg

Source:
ildis

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci.5: 38 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174733

Common Names

  • Yellow Lupine
  • Sundial Lupine
  • Smallflower Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus milo-bakeri C.P.Sm. [valid]
  • Lupinus luteolus albiflorus Eastw. [unknown]
  • Lupinus bridgesii A.Gray ex S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Lupinus luteolus (also called Yellow 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 luteolus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its seeds are used to make a flour for baking. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus luteolus has a blue-violet 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 luteolus 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 luteolus

Lupinus luteolus is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Lupinus luteolus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus luteolus?

Lupinus luteolus

What is the common name of Lupinus luteolus?

Yellow lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus luteolus?

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