Status:
valid
Authors:
J.F.Macbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser.8: 97 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169263
Common Names
- Visoensis Lupine
- Viso Lupine
- Viso's Lupine
Description
Lupinus visoensis (also called Visoensis lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California, USA. It has blue-violet flowers and grows in dry, open places, such as grasslands and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus visoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus visoensis 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 visoensis 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 visoensis
Lupinus visoensis is found in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia.
Lupinus visoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus visoensis?
Lupinus visoensis
What is the common name of Lupinus visoensis?
Subalpine lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus visoensis?
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