Lupinus arboreus
Lupinus arboreus, commonly known as the Tree Lupin, is a striking perennial shrub prized for its tall, architectural spikes of vibrant flowers. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this resilient plant plays a vital role in nitrogen fixation, enhancing soil fertility and supporting diverse ecosystems within its natural montane habitats.
- Scientific name: Lupinus arboreus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Lupinus, specifically as the species Lupinus arboreus.
| 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, scientifically known as Lupinus arboreus, is recognized by various regional and specific cultivar names across different languages. In Arabic, it is referred to as ترمس شجري or ترمس شجرى, while in Welsh, it is known as Coeden bysedd y blaidd. The Icelandic name for this species is Runnalúpína, and in Polish, it is specifically identified by the cultivar name Lupin 'Gallery Yellow'.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | ترمس شجري | Wikidata |
| pl | Lupin 'Gallery Yellow' | Wikidata |
| cy | Coeden bysedd y blaidd | Wikidata |
| arz | ترمس شجرى | Wikidata |
| is | Runnalúpína | Wikidata |
| zh | 树羽扇豆 | Wikidata |
| zh | 加州羽扇豆 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread distribution across several distinct regions in the Southern and Northern Hemispheres. In Northern Europe, it can be found growing within the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Its presence extends to Australia, where it is specifically documented in Tasmania and Victoria. Additionally, the species is established in the northern parts of New Zealand. These varied locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in diverse temperate environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Australia | Tasmania | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand South | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lupinus arboreus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include L-asparaginase.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| L-asparaginase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |