Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somaliensis
ID:
1056799

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1895: 213 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056137

Common Names

  • Lupinus somaliensis
  • Somali Lupine
  • Lupine

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Description

Lupinus somaliensis (also called 'Somali Lupine', among many other common names) is a perennial herb, native to East Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has pinnately compound leaves and blue, purple or white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus somaliensis is used as a dye for textiles and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus somaliensis is a small, blue flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, delicate and have a single, blue flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus somaliensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost hardy. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden.

Where to Find Lupinus somaliensis

Lupinus somaliensis is native to Somalia and can be found in the regions of Awdal, Bakool, Galguduud, Hiraan, Lower Juba, Middle Juba, and Togdheer.

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