Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club30: 257 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000168231
Common Names
- Spotted Lupine
- Mountain Lupine
- Sky Lupine
Description
Lupinus maculatus (also called Spotted Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and it grows in rocky, open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lupinus maculatus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife, as well as for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lupinus maculatus has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and brown. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lupinus maculatus is an annual herb native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seeds. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Lupinus maculatus
Lupinus maculatus is native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana and Colorado. It can be found in open, dry areas such as grasslands, sagebrush, and chaparral.
Lupinus maculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lupinus maculatus?
Lupinus maculatus
What type of plant is Lupinus maculatus?
It is a shrub
Where does Lupinus maculatus 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