Cullen drupaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
(Bunge) C.H.Stirt.
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000186902
Common Names
- Cullen drupaceum
- Cullen's Drupaceum
- Cullen Drupaceum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cullen drupaceum (also called Chinese plum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It has white flowers and can grow up to 5 m in height. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and bushland, and is also found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Cullen drupaceum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It can also be used as a windbreak, as a source of food for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cullen drupaceum has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cullen drupaceum is a small, deciduous shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and should be planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. They can then be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Cullen drupaceum
Cullen drupaceum is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.
Cullen drupaceum FAQ
What are the common names of Cullen drupaceum?
Cullen drupaceum is commonly known as the Drupaceous Cullen.
What is the growth habit of Cullen drupaceum?
Cullen drupaceum is an annual or perennial herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.
What is the flowering period of Cullen drupaceum?
Cullen drupaceum typically flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-33404: Based on the initial data import
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.