Lupinus westiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Torreya 26: 91 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367745
Common Names
- Lupinus westiana
- Westiana Lupinus
- West's Lupine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lupinus westiana (also called West's Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and chaparral. It has blue-green leaves and bright blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus westiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus westiana has bright blue flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, brown and round. Its seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lupinus westiana is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Lupinus westiana
Lupinus westiana is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.
Lupinus westiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus westiana?
Lupinus westiana
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus westiana?
It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands and scrublands in Mexico and Central America.
What is the conservation status of Lupinus westiana?
It is not listed as threatened on the IUCN Red List.
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
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146082-2: Based on the initial data import