Status:
valid
Authors:
Burkart ex M.Pinheiro & Miotto
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon15: 346 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276170
Common Names
- Lupinus reitzii
- Reitz's Lupinus
- Reitz's Lupine
Description
Lupinus reitzii (also called Reitz's Lupinus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Mexico and the United States, and is typically found in dry forests, scrublands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus reitzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus reitzii has yellow flowers with a purple spot at the base of each petal. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a pair of cotyledons and two pairs of true leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus reitzii is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division of clumps.
Where to Find Lupinus reitzii
Lupinus reitzii can be found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Lupinus reitzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus reitzii?
Lupinus reitzii
What is the common name of Lupinus reitzii?
Reitz's Lupinus
Where is Lupinus reitzii native to?
Mexico and Central 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
Mardiore Pinheiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pinheiro' in the authors string.