Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippianus
ID:
1053304

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 191 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052642

Common Names

  • Philippianus Lupine
  • Philippi Lupine
  • Philippi's Lupine

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Description

Lupinus philippianus (also called Philippi's Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in chaparral, grassland, and open woodlands. It has blue and white flowers and is a member of the Fabaceae family.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus philippianus is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus philippianus is a white-blue color and grows in a raceme. The seed is a smooth, oval shape and is usually brown or black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus philippianus is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lupinus philippianus

Lupinus philippianus can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado and east to Utah and New 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