Cullen biflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kuntze) C.H.Stirt.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bothalia13: 317 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212285
Common Names
- Cullen biflora
- Two-flowered Cullen
- Two-flowered Milkvetch
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- Psoralea biflora Harv. [illegitimate]
- Lotodes biflora Kuntze [valid]
Description
Cullen biflora (also called Two-flowered Cullen, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cullen biflora is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a food additive.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cullen biflora is a yellow, 5-petaled bloom that is about 1 inch in diameter. The seed is round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cullen biflora is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Propagation is by seed, division or cuttings.
Where to Find Cullen biflora
Cullen biflora can be found in the tropical regions of Asia, including Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Cullen biflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cullen biflora?
Cullen biflora
What are the common names of Cullen biflora?
Two-flowered Bird's-foot Trefoil and Two-flowered Lotus
What is the habitat of Cullen biflora?
It is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides
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
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cullen biflorum (Kuntze) C.H.Stirt.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.