Lupinus kunthii

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Lupinus kunthii
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Genus: Lupinus
Species:
L. kunthii
Binomial name
Lupinus kunthii
Synonyms [2]
  • Lupinus microphyllusKunth, nom. illeg.
  • Lupinus microphyllus var. kunthii(J.Agardh) C.P.Sm., not validly publ.

Lupinus kunthii is a species of legume in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. [2] Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Neill, D.; Pitman, N. (2004). "Lupinus kuntii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2004: e.T45229A10987393. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T45229A10987393.en . Retrieved 14 November 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Lupinus kunthii J.Agardh". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-03-31.