Lupinus acopalcus

Lupinus acopalcus

Overview

Lupinus acopalcus is a lupine species endemic to the high Andes of Peru, growing in puna grasslands and montane scrubland at elevations above 3,000 meters.

Lupinus acopalcus is a lupine species endemic to the high Andes of Peru, growing in puna grasslands and montane scrubland at elevations above 3,000 meters. It produces dense spikes of colorful pea-type flowers and palmate compound leaves with silky hairs adapted to high-altitude UV radiation and temperature fluctuations. Like many Andean lupines, it plays an important role in nitrogen fixation in high-altitude ecosystems.

Taxonomy

Takım Fabales
Familya Fabaceae (Legume family)
Species Lupinus acopalcus

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What family does Lupinus acopalcus belong to?
Lupinus acopalcus (Lupinus acopalcus) belongs to the family Fabaceae in the order Fabales.

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