Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm. in Sm.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 39 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363109
Common Names
- Lupinus Shrevei
- Shreve's Lupinus
- Shreve's Pea
Description
Lupinus shrevei (also called Shrevei Lupinus, Shrevei Lupine, and Shrevei Blue Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial native to North America. It has small, blue flowers and grows in sunny, dry areas. It is often found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus shrevei is used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus shrevei has small, blue flowers with a bell-shaped base and a long, thin tube. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus shrevei is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or by stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Lupinus shrevei
Lupinus shrevei is native to North America and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and savannas.
Lupinus shrevei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus shrevei?
Lupinus shrevei
What type of plant is Lupinus shrevei?
It is a species of flowering plant in the legume family
Where is Lupinus shrevei found?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico
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