Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tacitus
ID:
169913

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 460 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169242

Common Names

  • Tacitus Lupine
  • Lupinus tacitus
  • Tacitus' Lupine

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Description

Lupinus tacitus (also called Tacitus 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 tacitus 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 tacitus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus tacitus 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 tacitus

Lupinus tacitus is native to the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, chaparral, and coastal bluffs.

Lupinus tacitus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus tacitus?

Lupinus tacitus

What is the common name of Lupinus tacitus?

Subalpine lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus tacitus?

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