Lupinus mutabilis
Tarwi
Lupinus mutabilis, commonly known as Tarwi, is a high-protein Andean legume celebrated for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Renowned for its ability to thrive in diverse climates, this plant offers significant bioactive compounds that support metabolic health, reduce inflammation, and provide essential amino acids vital for holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Lupinus mutabilis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Lupinus mutabilis, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. It is further categorized into 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, scientifically known as Lupinus mutabilis, is recognized by various names across different cultures and languages. In German, it is referred to as Anden-Lupine, while in Arabic, it is called ترمس طفري. Its Polish common name is Łubin zmiennel, and it holds a significant cultural identity in the Quechua language as Tarwi. Additionally, in Japanese, it is known as ザッショクノボリフジ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Anden-Lupine | Wikidata |
| ar | ترمس طفري | Wikidata |
| pl | Łubin zmienny | Wikidata |
| qu | Tarwi | Wikidata |
| ja | ザッショクノボリフジ | Wikidata |
| ay | Tarwi | Wikidata |
| lt | Andinis lubinas | Wikidata |
| eo | Andena lupeno | Wikidata |
| et | muutlik lupiin | Wikidata |
| fi | tuoksulupiini | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and climate zones. In Northeast Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Ethiopia. Its presence extends into East Tropical Africa, specifically located in Tanzania. Moving toward the Southeast Asian regions, the species is distributed throughout Malesia in Jawa and across Papuasia in New Guinea. Finally, its range reaches into Northern South America, where it is documented in Venezuela.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lupinus mutabilis has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 16 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methionine, 17-oxolupanine, Cd, DL-methionine, Hg.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 16
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methionine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 17-oxolupanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| DL-methionine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hg | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alpha-tocopherol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anagyrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ash | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| delta-tocopherol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |