Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicanus
ID:
184219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cerv. ex Lag.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Pl.: 22 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000183548

Common Names

  • Lupinus Mexicana
  • Mexican Lupine
  • Mexican Bush Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus bilineatus Benth. [valid]
  • Lupinus venustus Bailly [unknown]
  • Lupinus ehrenbergii aureolanatus C.P.Sm. [unknown]
  • Lupinus tricolor J.Carter [unknown]

Description

Lupinus mexicanus (also called 'Mexican Lupine', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Mexico. It grows to a height of up to 1 meter and has a woody stem. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus mexicanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments. The seeds are used as a source of food and oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus mexicanus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus mexicanus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate moderate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lupinus mexicanus

Lupinus mexicanus can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Lupinus mexicanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus mexicanus?

Lupinus mexicanus

What is the common name of Lupinus mexicanus?

Mexican Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus mexicanus?

Dry, sandy soils in prairies and open woodlands

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

Mariano Lagasca (1776-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lag.' in the authors string.
Vicente Cervantes (1758-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cerv.' in the authors string.