Lupinus pisacensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 589 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052646
Common Names
- Pisacensis Lupine
- Pisac Lupine
- Pisac's Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus pisacensis (also called Pisac 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 pisacensis 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 pisacensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus pisacensis 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 pisacensis
Lupinus pisacensis 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
References
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus pisacensis C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.