Cullen drupacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bunge) C.H.Stirt.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bothalia13: 317 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185164
Common Names
- Cullen drupacea
- Cullen's Pea
- Drupacea Pea
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- Psoralea drupacea Bunge [valid]
- Lotodes drupacea (Bunge) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Cullen drupacea (also called Prune-leaved Cullen, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and a woody root system. It is native to Australia, and grows in dry woodlands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Cullen drupacea is used as a food crop and forage crop. It is also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cullen drupacea has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cullen drupacea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once a year with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cullen drupacea
Cullen drupacea can be found in Australia.
Cullen drupacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cullen drupacea?
Cullen drupacea
What is the common name of Cullen drupacea?
Cullen's Plum
What is the natural habitat of Cullen drupacea?
It is found in dry, open woodlands and grassy areas
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
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908578-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cullen drupaceum (Bunge) C.H.Stirt.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.