Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 425 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169224
Common Names
- Simons' Lupine
- Simons Lupine
- Simon's Lupine
Description
Lupinus simonsianus (also called Simons' Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has blue-violet flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus simonsianus is used as a source of food, forage, and medicine, as well as for its ornamental value.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus simonsianus has yellowish-green flowers, with a five-lobed calyx and a long, curved corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus simonsianus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Good percentage.
Where to Find Lupinus simonsianus
Lupinus simonsianus is native to the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California. It can be found in dry rocky areas and open woodlands.
Lupinus simonsianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus simonsianus?
Lupinus simonsianus
What is the common name of Lupinus simonsianus?
Simons' Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus simonsianus?
Mountain slopes and meadows in California and Oregon
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