Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quercuum
ID:
363898

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm. in Sm.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 62 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363230

Common Names

  • Lupinus quercuum
  • Oak Lupine
  • Quercuum Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus quercuum perflexolobius C.P.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Lupinus quercuum (also called Oak Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has an erect stem with blue-violet flowers and a long, narrow seedpod.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus quercuum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus quercuum has bright blue flowers with yellow centers and a brown seed capsule. The seeds are black and the seedlings are green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus quercuum can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plant can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Lupinus quercuum

Lupinus quercuum can be found in North America.

Lupinus quercuum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus quercuum?

Lupinus quercuum

What is the common name of Lupinus quercuum?

Oak lupine

What is the habitat of Lupinus quercuum?

Dry, open, rocky or sandy places

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 Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:145812-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus quercuum C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.