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
- silvery lupine
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Lupinus argenteus subsp. argenteusSynonyms
- Lupinus argenteus var. decumbens
- Lupinus laxiflorus var. corymbosus
- Lupinus pulcher
- Lupinus populorum
- Lupinus olive-nortonae
- Lupinus olive-brownae
- Lupinus patulipes
- Lupinus summae
- Lupinus trainianus
- Lupinus sitgreavesii
- Lupinus sicco-silvae
- Lupinus sublanatus
- Lupinus stenophyllus
- Lupinus standingii
- Lupinus parviflorus var. complicatus
- Lupinus laxiflorus var. foliosus
- Lupinus lucidulus
- Lupinus lariversianus
- Lupinus lanatocarinus
- Lupinus merrillanus
- Lupinus argenteus f. albiflorus
- Lupinus argenteus var. sericeus
- Lupinus argenteus var. aristatovatus
- Lupinus fremontensis
- Lupinus garrettianus
- Lupinus hendersonii
- Lupinus flavopinuum
- Lupinus funstonanus
- Lupinus capitis-amniculi
- Lupinus calcicola
- Lupinus cariciformis
- Lupinus charlestonensis
- Lupinus christianus
- Lupinus equi-coeli
- Lupinus edward-palmeri
- Lupinus corymbosus
- Lupinus decumbens
- Lupinus clarkensis
- Lupinus davisianus
- Lupinus annieae
- Lupinus abiesicola
- Lupinus achilleaphilus
- Lupinus acclivatatis
- Lupinus alexanderae
- Lupinus alicanescens
- Lupinus alturasensis
- Lupinus aliumbellatus
- Lupinus alsophilus
- Lupinus argenteus var. stenophyllus
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.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-alpha-Isosparteine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-alpha-Isosparteine
- Journal of pharmaceutical sciences