Lupinus rhodanthus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 115 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363225
Common Names
- Lupinus rhodanthus
- Rhodanthus Lupine
- Rhodanthus Lupinus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus rhodanthus (also called Rose 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 pink-rose flowers and a long, narrow seedpod.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus rhodanthus 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 rhodanthus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus rhodanthus 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 rhodanthus
Lupinus rhodanthus can be found in North America.
Lupinus rhodanthus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus rhodanthus?
Lupinus rhodanthus
What is the common name of Lupinus rhodanthus?
Rose Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus rhodanthus?
Lupinus rhodanthus is found in dry mountain meadows of western 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:145828-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus rhodanthus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.