Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanus
ID:
175413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Douglas ex Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London, ser. 2, 1: 409 (1834 publ. 1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000174742

Common Names

  • Sky Lupine
  • Arroyo Lupine
  • Miniature Lupine

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Synonyms

  • Lupinus nanus nanus [unknown]
  • Lupinus odoratus F.Dietr. [illegitimate]

Description

Lupinus nanus (also called Dwarf 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 nanus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus nanus sub. latifolius (Benth. ex Torr.) D.B.Dunn
Lupinus nanus sub. menkerae (C.P.Sm.) D.B.Dunn
Lupinus nanus sub. nanus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus nanus has bright blue flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small, brown, and oval. The seedlings are small and have compound leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus nanus 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 nanus

Lupinus nanus is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Idaho. It can be found in dry, open places such as prairies, hillsides, and roadsides.

Lupinus nanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus nanus?

Lupinus nanus

What is the common name of Lupinus nanus?

Dwarf lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus nanus?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.