Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 387 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052703
Common Names
- Lupinus talahuensis
- Talahua Lupine
- Tarahumara Lupine
Description
Lupinus talahuensis (also called Talamanca Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has white or pink flowers and grows in moist areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus talahuensis is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus talahuensis 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.
Where to Find Lupinus talahuensis
Lupinus talahuensis can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
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