Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bolivianus
ID:
168755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby ex C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 457 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168084

Common Names

  • Bolivian Lupine
  • Bolivian Bluebonnet
  • Bolivian Wild Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus macrostachys Rusby [illegitimate]
  • Lupinus macrostachys sessiliflorus Rusby [unknown]

Description

Lupinus bolivianus (also called Bolivian lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Bolivia, and is found in dry, open habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus bolivianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus bolivianus has blue-violet flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus bolivianus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Lupinus bolivianus

Lupinus bolivianus is native to South America, primarily in Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina. It can be found in moist, open forests and meadows, often near streams and rivers.

Lupinus bolivianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus bolivianus?

Lupinus bolivianus

What type of plant is Lupinus bolivianus?

It is a shrub

Where does Lupinus bolivianus grow?

It grows in the Andes region of South America

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.