Status:
valid
Authors:
C.P.Sm.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 264 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170930
Common Names
- Yauyos Lupine
- Yauyos Wild Lupine
- Yauyos Bluebonnet
Description
Lupinus yaulyensis (also called Yauyos Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to Peru, and is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus yaulyensis is used as a forage crop for livestock, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus yaulyensis has blue-purple flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The flowers are followed by long, brown, bean-like pods that contain the seeds. The seedlings have two seed leaves and a pair of small, rounded cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus yaulyensis can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 8-10 inches apart. Once the plants are established, they should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lupinus yaulyensis
Lupinus yaulyensis is found in the Yauly Mountains of Peru.
Lupinus yaulyensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus yaulyensis?
Lupinus yaulyensis
What is the common name of Lupinus yaulyensis?
Yaulyensis lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus yaulyensis?
Grassy slopes and open woodlands
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