Lupinus pipersmithianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.13(3): 496 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169180
Common Names
- Pipersmith's Lupine
- Pipersmith Lupine
- Pipersmith's Bluebonnet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus pipersmithianus (also called Pipersmith's Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It grows in dry, open areas, and is characterized by its blue-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus pipersmithianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a forage plant for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus pipersmithianus has bright blue flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus pipersmithianus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Good percentage.
Where to Find Lupinus pipersmithianus
Lupinus pipersmithianus can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
Lupinus pipersmithianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus pipersmithianus?
Lupinus pipersmithianus
What is the common name of Lupinus pipersmithianus?
Pipersmith's Lupine
What is the natural range of Lupinus pipersmithianus?
Southwestern United States
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
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus pipersmithianus J.F.Macbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.