Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 283 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169240
Common Names
- Syriggedes Lupine
- Lupinus syriggedes
- Syriggedes' Lupine
Description
Lupinus syriggedes (also called Syriggedes 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 syriggedes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and to improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus syriggedes has yellowish-green flowers, with a five-lobed calyx and a long, curved corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus syriggedes is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seedlings should be thinned to 6-12 inches apart. The plants should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer and watered regularly.
Where to Find Lupinus syriggedes
Lupinus syriggedes can be found in the western United States, in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Lupinus syriggedes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus syriggedes?
Lupinus syriggedes
What is the common name of Lupinus syriggedes?
Subalpine lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus syriggedes?
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