Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yaulyensis
ID:
171601

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

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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.

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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