Lupinus argenteus subsp. argenteus
Lupinus argenteus subsp. argenteus, commonly known as the Silver Lupin, is a distinctive perennial herb native to specific South African regions. Renowned for its striking silvery foliage and vibrant blooms, this medicinal plant offers unique phytochemical properties, traditionally valued for its potential therapeutic applications in supporting various biological functions.
- Scientific name: Lupinus argenteus subsp. argenteus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Northern America
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 | 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, Lupinus argenteus subsp. argenteus, is known by several different common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is frequently referred to as the silvery lupine, a name that highlights its characteristic foliage, or simply the silver lupine. When translated into other languages, it is known as lupino argenteo in Italian, lupino plateado in Spanish, and lupin argenté in French.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Idaho | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | North Dakota | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |