Lupinus macbrideianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 159 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168230
Common Names
- MacBride's Lupine
- Mountain Lupine
- Sky Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus macbrideianus (also called MacBride's 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 macbrideianus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife, as well as for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus macbrideianus has blue-purple flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus macbrideianus 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 macbrideianus
Lupinus macbrideianus can be found in the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the USA.
Lupinus macbrideianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus macbrideianus?
Lupinus macbrideianus
What type of plant is Lupinus macbrideianus?
It is a shrub
Where does Lupinus macbrideianus 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 macbrideianus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.