Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissimus
ID:
175425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw.: 170 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174754

Common Names

  • Bush Lupine
  • Ramose Lupine
  • Many-Branched Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus ambaticus (C.P.Sm.) C.P.Sm. [valid]
  • Lupinus subvolutus C.P.Sm. [valid]
  • Lupinus ramosissimus ambaticus C.P.Sm. [valid]
  • Lupinus ramosissimus ramosissimus [unknown]
  • Lupinus ramosissimus platyphyllus C.P.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Lupinus ramosissimus (also called Branchy Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to western North America. It is a perennial herb growing to a height of 0.3–1 m. It is found in dry, open, rocky areas, often on serpentine soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus ramosissimus is a perennial flowering plant that is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and can tolerate drought conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus ramosissimus has bright blue flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small, brown, and oval. The seedlings are small and have compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus ramosissimus is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be spaced about 30 cm apart. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lupinus ramosissimus

Lupinus ramosissimus is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky slopes and canyons in desert and chaparral habitats.

Lupinus ramosissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus ramosissimus?

Lupinus ramosissimus

What is the common name of Lupinus ramosissimus?

Branching lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus ramosissimus?

Mountain meadows and open woodlands

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