Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minimus
ID:
175409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas

Source:
ildis

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
W.J.Hooker, Fl. Bor.-Amer.1: 163 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174738

Common Names

  • Miniature Lupine
  • Smallflower Lupine
  • Smallseed Lupine

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Description

Lupinus minimus (also called Dwarf 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 minimus 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 minimus has bright blue flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small, brown, and oval. The seedlings are small and have compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus minimus 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 minimus

Lupinus minimus is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Idaho. It can be found in dry, open places such as prairies, hillsides, and roadsides.

Lupinus minimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus minimus?

Lupinus minimus

What is the common name of Lupinus minimus?

Dwarf lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus minimus?

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

IPNI record: 504775-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001423970
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:504775-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus minimus Douglas: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.