Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
1056181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
tro

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp.6: 474 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001055519

Common Names

  • Lupinus rupestris
  • Rock Lupine
  • Rock Lupin
  • Rock Lupinus

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Description

Lupinus rupestris (also called Silver Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to North America. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 4 meters tall, with bright green bipinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus rupestris is used as an ornamental plant and also as a source of nectar for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus rupestris has blue, pea-like flowers, small seeds and seedlings with two opposite leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus rupestris is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Lupinus rupestris

Lupinus rupestris can be found in the United States, 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