silvery lupine

Lupinus argenteus subsp. argenteus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Silvery lupine, scientifically known as Lupinus argenteus subsp. argentaceus, is a striking perennial native to the Mediterranean. Distinguished by its shimmering, silver-tinted foliage and vibrant blooms, this plant is prized in medicinal traditions for its unique alkaloid properties, offering potential therapeutic benefits within the diverse lupine family.

Family
Fabaceae
Native range
Northern America
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Silvery Lupine
Scientific synonyms
Lupinus Argenteus Var. Decumbens · Lupinus Laxiflorus Var. Corymbosus · 47 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Lupinus argenteus subsp. argenteus

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

French:

  • lupin argenté

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Lupinus as the subspecies Lupinus argenteus subsp. argenteus.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Fabales
Family Fabaceae
Genus Lupinus

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found throughout the Northwestern United States. Its native range encompasses several specific states within this region. Specifically, it can be located in the states of Idaho and Montana. Additionally, the species is distributed across Oregon and Washington. Finally, its geographical presence extends into the state of Wyoming.

Region Area
Northwestern U.S.A. Idaho
Northwestern U.S.A. Montana
Northwestern U.S.A. Oregon
Northwestern U.S.A. Washington
Northwestern U.S.A. Wyoming
North-Central U.S.A. North Dakota
North-Central U.S.A. Nebraska
North-Central U.S.A. South Dakota
Southwestern U.S.A. Arizona
Southwestern U.S.A. California

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Lupinus argenteus subsp. argenteus has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-alpha-Isosparteine.

Chemicals reported in Lupinus argenteus subsp. argenteus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
(-)-alpha-Isosparteine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

(-)-alpha-Isosparteine

  1. Journal of pharmaceutical sciences