Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
texensis
ID:
175444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag.63: t. 3492 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174773

Common Names

  • Texensis Lupine
  • Texensis Lupines
  • Texensis Lupinus

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus leonensis S.Watson [valid]
  • Lupinus texensis albus Standl. [unknown]

Description

Lupinus texensis (also called Texas Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to western North America. It is a perennial herb growing to a height of 0.3–1 m. It is found in dry, open, rocky areas, often on serpentine soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus texensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, improve digestion, and reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus texensis is a blue-violet color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a white center. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus texensis is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. The seedlings should be spaced about 30 cm apart. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lupinus texensis

Lupinus texensis can be found in the western United States, from California to Utah.

Lupinus texensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus texensis?

Lupinus texensis

What is the common name of Lupinus texensis?

Texas lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus texensis?

Dry, sandy soils in open areas

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