Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilkesianus
ID:
169937

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.P.Sm.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Spec. Lupinorum: 156 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000169266

Common Names

  • Wilkes' Lupine
  • Wilkes Lupine
  • Wilkesianus Lupine

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Lupinus wilkesianus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lupinus wilkesianus 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 wilkesianus 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 wilkesianus

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

Lupinus wilkesianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lupinus wilkesianus?

Lupinus wilkesianus

What is the common name of Lupinus wilkesianus?

Wilkes' Lupine

What is the natural habitat of Lupinus wilkesianus?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern 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