Cullen australasicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltdl.) J.W.Grimes
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Muelleria9: 195 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254809
Common Names
- Cullen australasicum
- Australasicum Cullen
- Australasicum Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cullen australasicum (also called Australian Cullen, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in open woodlands and dry prairies.
Uses & Benefits
Cullen australasicum is used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional ceremonies and rituals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cullen australasicum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cullen australasicum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. Divide the clumps of plants and replant in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Cullen australasicum
Cullen australasicum is native to Australia and can be found growing in dry, tropical forests.
Cullen australasicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cullen australasicum?
Cullen australasicum
What is the common name of Cullen australasicum?
Australian Cullen
What is the natural habitat of Cullen australasicum?
It is native to Australia.
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
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
James Walter Grimes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Grimes' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cullen australasicum (Schltdl.) J.W.Grimes: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.