Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
valerioi
ID:
169926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.18: 545 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169255

Common Names

  • Valerio's Lupine
  • Mountain Lupine
  • Giant Lupine

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Description

Lupinus valerioi (also called Valerio's lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California, USA. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open places, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus valerioi is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a cover crop to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus valerioi has bright blue flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter and have five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened bean-like structure. The seedlings are initially green and have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped and about 1 cm in length.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus valerioi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lupinus valerioi

Lupinus valerioi is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru and Bolivia. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Lupinus valerioi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus valerioi?

Lupinus valerioi

What is the common name of Lupinus valerioi?

Subalpine lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus valerioi?

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