Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosus
ID:
187614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene

Source:
ildis

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Man. Bot. San Francisco: 105 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186943

Common Names

  • Lupinus formosus
  • Beautiful Lupine
  • Showy Lupine

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Description

Lupinus formosus (also called Showy Lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has blue flowers and its leaves are divided into five leaflets. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus formosus is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a green manure crop. It is also used as a soil improver and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus formosus var. formosus
Lupinus formosus var. robustus C.P.Sm. in Jeps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus formosus is a yellow, pea-like flower with a long, slender tube. The seed is a flat, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus formosus is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lupinus formosus

Lupinus formosus can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Lupinus formosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus formosus?

Lupinus formosus

What is the common name of Lupinus formosus?

Beautiful Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus formosus?

It is native to western North 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