Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
ildis
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Erythea3: 17 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169246
Common Names
- Tidestrom's Lupine
- Lupinus tidestromii
- Tidestrom Lupine
Description
Lupinus tidestromii (also called Tidestrom's Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Southwestern United States 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 tidestromii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lupinus tidestromii var. layneae (Eastw.) Munz
Lupinus tidestromii var. tidestromii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus tidestromii 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 tidestromii 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 tidestromii
Lupinus tidestromii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1,000-2,500 meters.
Lupinus tidestromii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus tidestromii?
Lupinus tidestromii
What is the common name of Lupinus tidestromii?
Subalpine lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus tidestromii?
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