Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
staffordiae
ID:
169901

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 168 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169230

Common Names

  • Stafford's Lupine
  • Stafford Lupine
  • Stafford's Blue Lupine

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Description

Lupinus staffordiae (also called Stafford's Lupine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family. It is native to the Southwestern United States and is found in rocky and sandy soils. It grows to a height of up to 1 m and has blue-violet flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus staffordiae is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used as a food source for livestock, and its seeds are edible for humans. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, and has been used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus staffordiae has bright blue, pea-like flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus staffordiae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Good percentage.

Where to Find Lupinus staffordiae

Lupinus staffordiae is native to the western United States, from Washington south to California. It can be found in dry, open areas, such as sagebrush flats and rocky hillsides.

Lupinus staffordiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus staffordiae?

Lupinus staffordiae

What is the common name of Lupinus staffordiae?

Stafford's Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus staffordiae?

Mountain slopes and meadows in California and Oregon

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