Lupinus neocotus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 612 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052617
Common Names
- Lupinus Neocotus
- Neocotus Lupinus
- Lupinus Lupinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus neocotus (also called Neocotus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the pea family Fabaceae. It is native to South America and is found in the Amazon rainforest. The tree can reach heights of up to 25 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus neocotus is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lupinus neocotus are blue and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Lupinus neocotus is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a sunny location in well-draining soil. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant and root it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Lupinus neocotus
Lupinus neocotus can be found in 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
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 neocotus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.