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Lupinus
formosus
Greene
Published In:
Flora Franciscana 1: 42. 1891. (
Fl. Francisc.
)
Project Name Data
(Last Modified On 11/2/2016)
Acceptance :
Accepted
Project Data
(Last Modified On 12/5/2016)
GROWTH: Lifespan :
Perennial
Life form :
Herbaceous, Shrub
Sexual reproduction :
Outcrossing
Plant-human relationship :
Wild
Photoperiodism :
Day length neutral
Plant habit :
Not climbing
Climate zone :
Subtropical, Temperate
Elevation :
2000-2499 m
Nitrogen fixation :
Yes
Seed Dispersal in nature :
Mammal, Water
Floral and plant sex :
Hermaphroditic/bisexual flowers
Inflorescence type :
Raceme
Inflorescence position :
Terminal
Pollination :
Insects
Fruit dehiscence :
Dehiscent
Seed storage behavior and longevity :
Orthodox
TOXICITY: Toxicity :
Animal
Toxic parts :
Leaves, Seeds
Details: Toxicity :
This is among the few lupin species with demonstrated ability to cause birth defects in grazing animals (e.g., Keeler & Panter 1989, Panter et al. 1998).
References :
Panter, D. R. Gardner & Molyneux. 1998. Teratogenic and fetotoxic effects of two piperidine alkaloid-containing lupines (L. formosus and L. arbustus) in cows. J. Nat. Toxins 7(2): 131–140.
Keeler & Panter. 1989. Piperidine alkaloid composition and relation to crooked calf disease-inducing potential of Lupinus formosus. Teratology 40(5): 423–432.
Roskov, J. L. Zarucchi, F.A. Bisby & Novoselova. (eds.) 2014. ILDIS World Database of Legumes (version 12, May 2014).