Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nubigenus
ID:
1053281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mimoses: 174 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052619

Common Names

  • Lupinus Nubigenus
  • Nubigenus Lupinus
  • Lupinus Lupinus

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Description

Lupinus nubigenus (also called Nubigenus, 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 nubigenus 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 flower of Lupinus nubigenus is a blue, five-petaled flower. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus nubigenus 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 nubigenus

Lupinus nubigenus can be found in the Andes mountain range of South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia.

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