Lupinus volutans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
ildis
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Muhlenbergia8: 118 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181832
Common Names
- Lupinus volutans
- Volutant Lupine
- Climbing Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus volutans (also called Voluta Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has trifoliate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus volutans is used as a food source for livestock, as a soil conditioner, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lupinus volutans is a small, yellow, pea-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and two true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus volutans is a perennial plant native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a cool climate with moderate rainfall.
Where to Find Lupinus volutans
Lupinus volutans can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Lupinus volutans FAQ
What type of plant is Lupinus volutans?
Lupinus volutans is a species of lupine
Where does Lupinus volutans grow?
Lupinus volutans is native to South America
What is the scientific name of Lupinus volutans?
The scientific name of Lupinus volutans is Lupinus volutans
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
References
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146077-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus volutans Greene: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.