Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 459 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169183
Common Names
- Poopo Lupine
- Poopo Blue Lupine
- Poopo White Lupine
Description
Lupinus poopoensis (also called Poopo Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Bolivia. It grows in high-altitude grasslands, and is characterized by its blue-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus poopoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus poopoensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus poopoensis 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 poopoensis
Lupinus poopoensis is native to the Poopo Lake region of Bolivia.
Lupinus poopoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus poopoensis?
Lupinus poopoensis
What is the common name of Lupinus poopoensis?
Poopó Lupine
What is the natural range of Lupinus poopoensis?
South America
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