Lupinus praealtus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 163 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169185
Common Names
- High Plains Lupine
- Praealtus Lupine
- Praealtus Blue Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus praealtus (also called High-altitude Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in high-altitude grasslands, and is characterized by its blue-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus praealtus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage plant for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus praealtus 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 praealtus 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 praealtus
Lupinus praealtus is native to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region of Colombia.
Lupinus praealtus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus praealtus?
Lupinus praealtus
What is the common name of Lupinus praealtus?
Tall Lupine
What is the natural range of Lupinus praealtus?
North 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
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 praealtus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.