Lupinus polyphyllus
Bigleaf lupine
Lupinus polyphyllus, commonly known as the Large-leaf Lupine, is a striking perennial herb native to western North America. Renowned for its tall, majestic spikes of blue or purple flowers, this plant plays a vital role in nitrogen fixation, enhancing soil fertility and supporting diverse ecosystems through its unique biology.
- Scientific name: Lupinus polyphyllus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within 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 the genus Lupinus, with its species designation being polyphyllus.
| 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 polyphyllus, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Poland, it is referred to as Łubin trwały, while in Slovakia, it is called lupina mnoholistá. Russian speakers identify it as Люпин многолистный, and in Finland, it is known as komealupiini. Additionally, in Hungary, the species is called erdei csillagfürt.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Łubin trwały | Wikidata |
| sk | lupina mnoholistá | Wikidata |
| ru | Люпин многолистный | Wikidata |
| fi | komealupiini | Wikidata |
| hu | erdei csillagfürt | Wikidata |
| de | Vielblättrige Lupine | Wikidata |
| lt | Gausialapis lubinas | Wikidata |
| csb | Wiôlgòlëstny lёpin | Wikidata |
| hsb | Wjelełopjenkata lupina | Wikidata |
| da | Staude-Lupin | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Lupinus polyphyllus, exhibits a specific distribution across the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing in the natural landscapes of Denmark. The species also extends its reach into the northern territories of Finland and Norway. Additionally, this medicinal plant is documented within the borders of Sweden. Finally, its presence is also noted across Great Britain, completing its northern European range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Lupinus polyphyllus has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 17-oxolupanine, anagyrine, hyoscyamine, lupanine.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 17-oxolupanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anagyrine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hyoscyamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |