Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prunophilus
ID:
169863

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.E.Jones

Source:
ildis

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Contr. W. Bot.13: 7 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169192

Common Names

  • Pruno's Lupine
  • Pruno Lupine
  • Pruno's Blue Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus biddlei C.P.Sm. [unknown]
  • Lupinus polyphyllus prunophilus (M.E.Jones) E.Phillips [deprecated]
  • Lupinus amplus Greene [valid]
  • Lupinus wyethii prunophilus (M.E.Jones) C.P.Sm. in H.St.John [valid]
  • Lupinus polyphyllus prunophilus (M.E.Jones) L.Ll.Phillips [valid]
  • Lupinus sericeus amplus (Greene) Fleak & D.B.Dunn [valid]
  • Lupinus arcticus prunophilus (M.E.Jones) C.P.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Lupinus prunophilus (also called Prune-loving 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 prunophilus is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control. It is a nitrogen-fixing plant, which helps to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus prunophilus is a deep purple color and has a long, slender shape. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus prunophilus 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 prunophilus

Lupinus prunophilus is native to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta region of Colombia.

Lupinus prunophilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus prunophilus?

Lupinus prunophilus

What is the common name of Lupinus prunophilus?

Plum-loving Lupine

What is the natural range of Lupinus prunophilus?

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