Lupin
Lupinus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (28 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Lupin, scientifically known as Lupinus, is a versatile genus of flowering plants valued for both their beauty and medicinal potential. Often used in traditional practices, they contain bioactive alkaloids with antioxidant properties. While primarily ornamental, research explores their roles in supporting metabolic health and managing various inflammatory conditions.
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Bluebonnet · Lupine · 2 more
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- bluebonnet
- lupine
- bluebonnets
- lupines
Scientific Names
Accepted name
LupinusRegional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- altramuces
- garbancillos
- lupinos
German:
- Lupinen
- Feigbohnen
- Feigbohne
- Lupine
- Lupinenmilch
- Wolfsbohnen
- Tremoços
- Wolfsbohne
- Tremocos
- Lupinenmehl
- Süßlupine
- Süßlupinen
- Lupinenbohnen
- Lupinen
French:
- Lupin
- Lupins
- lupin
- Lupins
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Lupinus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Lupinus has 12 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, GLYCOGEN, Lupanine, ammonia, beta-phenylethylamine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| GLYCOGEN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Lupanine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ammonia | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-phenylethylamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| histamine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| putrescine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spermidine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| spermine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Flavonoids
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
GLYCOGEN
- Biology bulletin of the Academy of Sciences of the USSR. Akademiia nauk SSSR
Lupanine
- Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
ammonia
- Plant molecular biology
beta-phenylethylamine
- Die Nahrung
histamine
- Die Nahrung
putrescine
- Die Nahrung
spermidine
- Die Nahrung
spermine
- Die Nahrung
triterpenoids
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Activities
Lupinus has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antihypertensive, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihypertensive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Anticancer
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Antidiabetic
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Antihypertensive
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Antimicrobial
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Antioxidant
- The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Lupinus has 11 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Intestinal obstruction, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, antidiabetic, antihypertensive.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Intestinal obstruction | Harefuah (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allergic reactions | The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anaphylaxis | Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihypertensive | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | Annals of emergency medicine (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| food allergy | The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| occupational asthma | The Journal of allergy and clinical immunology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| psoriasis | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Lupinus extracts | The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |