Cullen americanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
N.L.Britton & al. (eds.), N. Amer. Fl.24: 3 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212418
Common Names
- Cullen Americanum
- American Cullen
- American Horse-Gram
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- Psoralea alnifolia Bertol. [unknown]
- Psoralea polystachia Poir. [valid]
- Psoralea americana L. [valid]
- Lamottea polystachya Pomel [unknown]
- Munbya polystachya Pomel [unknown]
- Psoralea dentata DC. [illegitimate]
- Psoralea lateralis Salisb. [valid]
- Lotodes americanum Kuntze [valid]
- Psoralea americana villosa Thell. [valid]
- Psoralea americana polystachia (Poir.) Cout. [valid]
- Psoralea dentata polystachia (Poir.) Batt. & Trab. [valid]
- Lamottea polystachia (Poir.) Pomel [unknown]
- Munbya polystachia (Poir.) Pomel [unknown]
- Psoralea dentata polystachya (Poir.) DC. [unknown]
Description
Cullen americanum (also called American Cullen, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It grows in sandy soils and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Cullen americanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cullen americanum has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cullen americanum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils. It is native to South America and is a member of the Fabaceae family. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late summer or early autumn and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cullen americanum
Cullen americanum is native to North America and can be found in dry areas such as woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.
Cullen americanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cullen americanum?
Cullen americanum
What is the common name of Cullen americanum?
Americanum
What is the family of Cullen americanum?
Fabaceae
Species in the Cullen genus
Cullen drupacea, Cullen corylifolium, Cullen plicatum, Cullen drupaceum, Cullen jaubertiana, Cullen jaubertianum, Cullen tomentosum, Cullen badocanum, Cullen gaudichaudianum, Cullen stipulaceum, Cullen biflora, Cullen obtusifolia, Cullen plicata, Cullen americanum, Cullen balsamicum, Cullen candidum, Cullen cinereum, Cullen corallum, Cullen cuneatum, Cullen discolor, Cullen graveolens, Cullen lachnostachys, Cullen leucanthum, Cullen leucochaites, Cullen martini, Cullen microcephalum, Cullen parvum, Cullen patens, Cullen plumosum, Cullen pogonocarpum, Cullen praeruptorum, Cullen pustulatum, Cullen tenax, Cullen virens, Cullen walkingtonii, Cullen martinii, Cullen australasicum, Cullen pallidum, Cullen spicigerum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cullen americanum (L.) Rydb.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.