Status:
valid
Authors:
Desr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1792
Citation Micro:
J.B.A.M.de Lamarck, Encycl.3: 625 (1792)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174729
Common Names
- Lupinus linearis
- Linearis Lupinus
- Linear Lupine
Synonyms
- Lupinus czermakii Micheli ex Briq. & Hochr. [valid]
- Lupinus heptaphyllus pseudolinearis (Hassl.) C.P.Sm. [unknown]
- Lupinus heptaphyllus pseudolinearis Hassl. [unknown]
- Lupinus hilarianus pseudolinearis (Hassl.) C.P.Sm. [valid]
- Lupinus pseudolinearis (Hassl.) C.P.Sm. [valid]
- Lupinus bracteolaris czermakii (Mich.) Burkart [unknown]
Description
Lupinus linearis (also called Needle-Leaf Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, where it grows in many types of habitat, including chaparral, oak woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus linearis is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus linearis has a blue-violet flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are green and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus linearis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of new growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Lupinus linearis
Lupinus linearis is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Lupinus linearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus linearis?
Lupinus linearis
What is the common name of Lupinus linearis?
Linearleaf lupine
What is the natural habitat of Lupinus linearis?
Dry, open woodlands and grasslands
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