Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macranthus
ID:
1052463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rose

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb.8: 308 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051801

Common Names

  • Lupinus macranthus
  • Macranthus Lupine
  • Large-Flowered Lupine

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Description

Lupinus macranthus (also called Large-flowered lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are usually blue or purple in color. It is commonly found in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows, open woodlands, and coastal bluffs.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus macranthus is used as a food source for livestock, as an ornamental plant in gardens, and for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus macranthus is a purple-blue, pea-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flat, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, with two cotyledons and two true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus macranthus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Lupinus macranthus

Lupinus macranthus is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

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