Lupinus storkianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 606 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052694
Common Names
- Lupinus storkianus
- Stork's Lupine
- Stork's Lupin
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus storkianus (also called Stork's lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada of California. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with white-blue flowers in a dense spike. It is found in dry open places, such as meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus storkianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its seeds are used to make a type of flour.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus storkianus is a bright yellow, with a dark center. The seed is a small, flat, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus storkianus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost hardy. It should be planted in spring or autumn and can be pruned to encourage bushier growth.
Where to Find Lupinus storkianus
Lupinus storkianus can be found in the Andes Mountains in Ecuador.
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
References
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus storkianus C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.