Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
169935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ulbr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst.37: 541 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169264

Common Names

  • Weberbauer's Lupine
  • Weberbauer Lupine
  • Weberbaueri Lupine

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Description

Lupinus weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's lupine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Peru. It has white flowers and grows in dry, open places, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus weberbaueri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lupinus weberbaueri var. weberbaueri
Lupinus weberbaueri var. ochoani C.P.Sm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus weberbaueri has yellowish-green flowers, with a five-lobed calyx and a long, curved corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lupinus weberbaueri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lupinus weberbaueri

Lupinus weberbaueri is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Lupinus weberbaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus weberbaueri?

Lupinus weberbaueri

What is the common name of Lupinus weberbaueri?

Subalpine lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus weberbaueri?

Dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the western United States

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