Lupinus albus
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Lupinus albus, commonly known as the white lupin, is a versatile medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean. Renowned for its nitrogen-fixing capabilities and protein-rich seeds, it also offers therapeutic potential. Historically utilized for its alkaloid content, this plant is increasingly studied for its roles in metabolic and skin health.
- Scientific name: Lupinus albus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Lupinus albus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales. Finally, it resides in the family Fabaceae under the genus Lupinus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lupinus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lupinus albus, is recognized by various regional names across different languages. In Portuguese, it is called Tremoço-branco, while in Basque, it is referred to as Eskuzuri. It is known as Люпин белый in Russian, Llobí in Catalan, and is called Weisse Lupine in Swiss German.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Tremoço-branco | Wikidata |
| eu | Eskuzuri | Wikidata |
| ru | Люпин белый | Wikidata |
| ca | Llobí | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Weisse Lupine | Wikidata |
| cs | lupina bílá | Wikidata |
| hsb | Běła lupina | Wikidata |
| ar | ترمس أبيض | Wikidata |
| zh | 白花羽扇豆 | Wikidata |
| gl | Chícharo de raposo | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be observed within the borders of Great Britain. Moving into Middle Europe, the species is found in both Germany and the area of Czechia-Slovakia. Its range extends further south into Southwestern Europe, specifically encompassing France. Additionally, the plant can be located on the island of Corse within that same southwestern region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as the white lupin, is primarily valued for its medicinal and nutritional properties contained within its seeds. These small, protein-rich seeds are the most significant part of the plant for human use, as they can be processed to create various therapeutic applications. While the entire plant possesses certain bioactive qualities, it is the concentrated essence found in the seeds that is most frequently utilized in traditional and modern medicinal contexts.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Lupinus albus has 82 reported phytochemicals identified across 103 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methionine, lysine, sucrose, albumin, arabinose.
- Total chemicals
- 82
- Scientific sources
- 103
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methionine | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lysine | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| sucrose | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| albumin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asparagine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fat | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoflavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytate | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lupinus albus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Repellent.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Repellent | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lupinus albus has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Aspergillus flavus, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, angioedema, blood glucose.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| angioedema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| blood glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cucumber mosaic virus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urticaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |