Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexiae
ID:
364442

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm. in Sm.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 38 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363774

Common Names

  • Lupinus mexiae
  • Mexiae Lupine
  • Lupine of Mexiae

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Description

Lupinus mexiae (also called Mexican Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb that is native to western North America. It grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush, and pinyon-juniper woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a short stem with a few leaves. The flowers are blue, purple, or white, and the fruits are legumes.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus mexiae is a species of lupine that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a cover crop to reduce erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lisianthius angustifolius has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lisianthius angustifolius is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It can tolerate light shade and is drought tolerant. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Lupinus mexiae

Lupinus mexiae can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Lupinus mexiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lisianthius angustifolius?

Lisianthius angustifolius

What is the common name of Lisianthius angustifolius?

Narrow-leaved lisianthius

What is the natural habitat of Lisianthius angustifolius?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and 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

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
Charles Piper Smith (1877-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.P.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:145528-2: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Lupinus mexiae C.P.Sm.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.