Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
bolivianum
ID:
1052477

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.D.Mitch. & Daly

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 120 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051815



Common Names

  • Thyrsodium bolivianum
  • Bolivianum Lupine
  • Bolivian Lupine


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Description

Thyrsodium bolivianum (also called Bolivian thyrsodium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are usually blue or purple in color. It is commonly found in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows, open woodlands, and coastal bluffs.

Uses & Benefits

Thyrsodium bolivianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thyrsodium bolivianum has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have green leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thyrsodium bolivianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Both methods should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Thyrsodium bolivianum

Thyrsodium bolivianum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1301097: Based on the initial data import
John D. Mitchell (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.D.Mitch.' in the authors string.
Douglas C. Daly (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Daly' in the authors string.