Lupinus mutabilis
Andean Lupine
Also known as: Lupinus mutabilis f. cruckshanksii (Hook.) Voss +5 more
- Lupinus mutabilis f. cruckshanksii (Hook.) Voss
- Lupinus mutabilis f. variicolor T.Moore
- Lupinus mutabilis Lindl.
- Lupinus mutabilis var. cruckshanksii (Hook.) D.Don
- Lupinus mutabilis var. mutabilis
- Lupinus mutabilis var. roseus Vargas ex C.P.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual, perennial or subshrub.
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Lupinus mutabilis (commonly known as Andean lupine) is an annual, herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Fabaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Lupinus is notably large, comprising more than 550 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ethiopia, Jawa, New Guinea, Tanzania