Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variicolor
ID:
210651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot., ed. 2, 2: 78 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000209980

Common Names

  • Varicolored Lupine
  • Varicolor Lupine
  • Varicolored Wild Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus varicolor Steud. [unknown]
  • Lupinus versicolor Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Lupinus littoralis variicolor (Steud.) Isely [valid]
  • Lupinus micheneri Greene [valid]

Description

Lupinus variicolor (also called 'Varicolored Lupine', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has blue flowers and its fruits are pods containing up to 8 seeds. It is found in dry and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus variicolor is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in erosion control projects and revegetation projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus variicolor has blue-violet flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus variicolor is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 10cm apart when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Lupinus variicolor

Lupinus variicolor is native to the western United States and can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.

Lupinus variicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus variicolor?

Lupinus variicolor

What is the common name of Lupinus variicolor?

Varicolored Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus variicolor?

Dry, rocky soils 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