Status:
valid
Authors:
Desr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1792
Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl.3: 624 (1792)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174748
Common Names
- Panicled Lupine
- Tall Lupine
- Narrow-Leaved Lupine
Description
Lupinus paniculatus (also called Panicled 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 paniculatus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lupinus paniculatus var. paniculatus
Lupinus paniculatus var. argenteus Wedd.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus paniculatus is a blue-violet color and has a banner petal that is slightly larger than the other petals. The seed is small, oval-shaped, and dark brown. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus paniculatus is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be spaced about 30 cm apart. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Lupinus paniculatus
Lupinus paniculatus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons in desert and chaparral habitats.
Lupinus paniculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus paniculatus?
Lupinus paniculatus
What is the common name of Lupinus paniculatus?
Panicled lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus paniculatus?
Mountain meadows and open woodlands
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