Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schumannii
ID:
363877

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm. in Sm.

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 71 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363209

Common Names

  • Lupinus schumannii
  • Schumann's Lupine
  • Schumann Lupine

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Description

Lupinus schumannii (also called Schumann's Lupine, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a tall stem and many leaves, and its flowers are usually white or purple. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus schumannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lupinus schumannii is a small, blue, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a few small, white hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus schumannii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Lupinus schumannii

Lupinus schumannii can be found in North America.

Lupinus schumannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus schumannii?

Lupinus schumannii

What is the common name of Lupinus schumannii?

Schumann's Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus schumannii?

Lupinus schumannii is found in dry mountain meadows of 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

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:145870-2: Based on the initial data import