Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) C.H.Stirt.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 13: 317 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000212287
Common Names
- Cullen obtusifolia
- Oblique-leaved Cullen
- Oblique-leaved Milkvetch
Description
Cullen obtusifolia (also called Obtuse-leaved 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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cullen obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia
Cullen obtusifolia is native to Australia and can be found in dry areas such as woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.
Cullen obtusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cullen obtusifolia?
Cullen obtusifolia
What are the common names of Cullen obtusifolia?
Blunt-leaved Bird's-foot Trefoil and Blunt-leaved Lotus
What is the habitat of Cullen obtusifolia?
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