Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 377 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363124
Common Names
- Lupinus spruceanus
- Spruce's Lupine
- Spruce Lupine
Description
Lupinus spruceanus (also called 'Spruce's Lupine', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a clumping habit and is covered in small, blue flowers. It is found in open, grassy areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus spruceanus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus spruceanus is a light blue color and it has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus spruceanus 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 spruceanus
Lupinus spruceanus is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas.
Lupinus spruceanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus spruceanus?
Lupinus spruceanus
What type of plant is Lupinus spruceanus?
It is a species of flowering plant in the legume family
Where is Lupinus spruceanus found?
It is native to Mexico and Guatemala
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