Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 422 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169232
Common Names
- Texas Bluebonnet
- Texas Lupine
- Subcuneate Lupine
Description
Lupinus subcuneatus (also called Subcuneate 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 subcuneatus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its seeds are edible for humans. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, and has been used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus subcuneatus has bright blue, pea-like flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus subcuneatus 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 subcuneatus
Lupinus subcuneatus is native to the western United States, from Washington south to California. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush flats and rocky hillsides.
Lupinus subcuneatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus subcuneatus?
Lupinus subcuneatus
What is the common name of Lupinus subcuneatus?
Subcuneate Lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus subcuneatus?
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