Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Bernal
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron2015-22: 3 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342173
Common Names
- Lupinus oscarii
- Oscarii Lupinus
- Oscarii Lupinu
Description
Lupinus oscarii (also called 'Lupinus', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus oscarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to control soil erosion and to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus oscarii has white, pea-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings have a single pair of opposite, elliptic-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus oscarii is a perennial herb with a rhizomatous root system. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Lupinus oscarii
Lupinus oscarii can be found in Colombia.
Lupinus oscarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus oscarii?
Lupinus oscarii
What is the common name of Lupinus oscarii?
Oscar's Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus oscarii?
Tropical moist montane forests
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