Lupinus perennis
Lupinus perennis, commonly known as perennial lupine, is a striking perennial herb native to North America. Characterized by its upright spikes of vibrant blue or purple flowers, this plant thrives in well-drained soils. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it plays a vital ecological role in nitrogen fixation and supporting pollinators.
- Scientific name: Lupinus perennis
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Fabales, it falls under the family Fabaceae. Specifically, it is identified by its 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, known scientifically as Lupinus perennis, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Romania, it is called Lupin peren, while in Arabic-speaking areas, it is known as ترمس معمअर. In Norway, it goes by the name Jærlupin, and in China, it is identified as 宿根羽扇豆. Furthermore, in Sweden, the species is commonly called Gruslupin.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ro | Lupin peren | Wikidata |
| ar | ترمس معمر | Wikidata |
| nb | Jærlupin | Wikidata |
| zh | 宿根羽扇豆 | Wikidata |
| sv | Gruslupin | Wikidata |
| uk | Люпин багаторічний | Wikidata |
| bg | многогодишна лупина | Wikidata |
| os | Æхсæдæнтæ | Wikidata |
| fi | pulskalupiini | Wikidata |
| arz | ترمس معمر | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of locations across the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in the country of Norway. Moving into Middle Europe, it is found growing in both Austria and the Czechia-Slovakia region. The distribution extends to Southwestern Europe, specifically within the borders of France. Finally, its reach continues into Southeastern Europe, where it is located in Romania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lupinus perennis has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 17-oxolupanine, anagyrine.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 17-oxolupanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anagyrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |