Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucronulatus
ID:
210658

Status:
valid

Authors:
Howell

Source:
ildis

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Erythea1: 109 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209987

Common Names

  • Mucronulate Lupine
  • Mucronulatus Lupine
  • Mucronulate Wild Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus mucronulatus mucronulatus [unknown]

Description

Lupinus mucronulatus (also called Bluebonnet, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It has a height of up to 0.6 m and has blue-violet flowers. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is commonly found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus mucronulatus is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in erosion control projects and revegetation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus mucronulatus has blue-violet flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus mucronulatus is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10cm apart when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Lupinus mucronulatus

Lupinus mucronulatus can be found in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California, USA.

Lupinus mucronulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus mucronulatus?

Lupinus mucronulatus

What is the common name of Lupinus mucronulatus?

Mucronate Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus mucronulatus?

Dry, rocky soils in the western United States

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