Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subvexus
ID:
169908

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club44: 405 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169237

Common Names

  • Subvex Lupine
  • Subvexus Lupine
  • Vexed Lupine

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Description

Lupinus subvexus (also called Subvex 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 subvexus 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus subvexus var. subvexus
Lupinus subvexus var. albilanatus C.P.Sm.
Lupinus subvexus var. phoeniceus C.P.Sm.
Lupinus subvexus var. transmontanus C.P.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus subvexus has bright blue, pea-like flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus subvexus 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 subvexus

Lupinus subvexus can be found in the western United States, in California, Nevada, and Oregon.

Lupinus subvexus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus subvexus?

Lupinus subvexus

What is the common name of Lupinus subvexus?

Subalpine lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus subvexus?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the western United States

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