Lupinus
Lupin
Lupinus, commonly known as lupine, is a diverse genus of flowering plants valued for both ornamental beauty and medicinal potential. Rich in alkaloids and proteins, these plants offer therapeutic properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Traditionally used in various cultures, lupine continues to intrigue modern botanical research.
- Scientific name: Lupinus
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is positioned in the order Fabales and the family Fabaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, known scientifically as Lupinus, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Simplified Chinese, it is identified as 羽扇豆属 (zh-hans) or 羽扇豆屬 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, it is called 羽扇豆 (zh-hant). Regional variations include the name 羽扇豆 in Hong Kong (zh-hk) and Singapore (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 羽扇豆属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 羽扇豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 羽扇豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 羽扇豆屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 羽扇豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 羽扇豆屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | Łubin | Wikidata |
| qu | Q'ira | Wikidata |
| he | תורמוס | Wikidata |
| fr | Lupin | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Lupinus, exhibits a specific presence across several regions of Northern Europe. Its distribution can be observed within the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. Furthermore, the species is documented to grow in the northern landscapes of Finland. It also maintains a notable presence throughout the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the plant's range extends into the rugged terrains of Norway.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | 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 |
Chemicals
Lupinus has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Spermidine, Tryptamine, ammonia, beta-Phenylethylamine, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spermidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Tryptamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ammonia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-Phenylethylamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycogen | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| histamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lupanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| putrescine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spermine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lupinus has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Lupinus has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Intestinal obstruction, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, antidiabetic, antihypertensive.
- Total uses
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Intestinal obstruction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergic reactions | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anaphylaxis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| food allergy | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| occupational asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |