Lupinus rivetianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 381 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363229
Common Names
- Lupinus rivetianus
- Rivet's Lupine
- Rivet Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus rivetianus (also called Rivet's 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 rivetianus 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 rivetianus 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 rivetianus can be cultivated 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 rivetianus
Lupinus rivetianus can be found in North America.
Lupinus rivetianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus rivetianus?
Lupinus rivetianus
What is the common name of Lupinus rivetianus?
Rivet's Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus rivetianus?
Lupinus rivetianus 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:145832-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus rivetianus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.