Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolius
ID:
214156

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl.: 721 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000213485

Common Names

  • Blue Lupine
  • Narrow-Leaved Lupine
  • Narrow-Leaved Blue Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus cryptanthus Shuttlew. [valid]
  • Lupinus leucospermus Boiss. [valid]
  • Lupinus reticulatus Desv. [valid]
  • Lupinus linifolius Roth [valid]
  • Lupinus angustifolius reticulatus (Desv.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Lupinus philistaeus Boiss. [valid]
  • Lupinus opsianthus Amabekova & Maisuran [valid]
  • Lupinus semiverticillatus Desr. [valid]
  • Lupinus maissuriani Atabek. & Polukhina [valid]
  • Lupinus canaliculatus Sweet [valid]
  • Lupinus angustifolius deramosus Taran. & Buschueva ex Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius epigonalus Taran. & Buschueva ex Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius belorussicus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius zhukovskii Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius kloczkovii Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius kuptzovii Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius viridulus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius purpureus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius rhodanthus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius rubidus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius maissurianii Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius albosyringeus Taran. ex Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius polonicus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius lilacinus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius candidus Kuptzov & Kurl. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius virescens Kuptzov & Kurl. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius violaceus Kuptzov & Kurl. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius albopunctatus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius griseomaculatatus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius chalybeus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius corylinus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius purpureus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius rubidus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius atabekovae Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius sparsiusculus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius brunneus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius albosyringeus Taran. ex Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius albidus Kurl. & Stank. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius candidus Kuptzov & Kurl. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius brachystachys Batt. & Trab. [valid]
  • Lupinus angustifolius cryptanthus (Shuttlew.) P.Fourn. [valid]
  • Lupinus angustifolius leucospermus (Boiss. & Reut.) Cout. [valid]
  • Lupinus angustifolius linifolius (Roth) Arcang. [valid]
  • Lupinus angustifolius linifolius (Roth) Batt. & Trab. [valid]
  • Lupinus angustifolius cryptanthus (Shuttlew.) Fiori & Paol. [valid]
  • Lupinus angustifolius linifolius (Roth) Batt. [valid]
  • Lupinus angustifolius reticulatus (Desv.) Rouy [valid]
  • Lupinus reticulatus linifolius (Roth) Nyman [valid]
  • Lupinus angustifolius cryptanthus (Shuttlew.) Rouy [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius linifolius (Roth) Rouy [unknown]
  • Lupinus varius L. [unknown]
  • Lupinus angustifolius confertus Kloczko & Kurl. [unknown]
  • Lupinus sylvestris Lam. [unknown]

Description

Lupinus angustifolius (also called Narrow-leaved lupin, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is an annual herb, native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and it is found in a variety of habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus angustifolius is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens for its attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus angustifolius sub. angustifolius

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus angustifolius is a blue-purple, pea-like bloom. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus angustifolius is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lupinus angustifolius

Lupinus angustifolius is native to Europe, and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is a short-lived perennial, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Lupinus angustifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus angustifolius?

Lupinus angustifolius

Where can Lupinus angustifolius be found?

Europe and North Africa

What is the growth rate of Lupinus angustifolius?

Rapid

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