Cullen spicigerum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Domin) A.E.Holland
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya9: 140 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337855
Common Names
- Cullen spicigerum
- Spicigerum Cullen
- Cullen
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cullen spicigerum (also called Spiked Cullen, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cullen spicigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cullen spicigerum flowers are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cullen spicigerum is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) and is drought-tolerant once established.
Where to Find Cullen spicigerum
Cullen spicigerum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Cullen spicigerum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cullen spicigerum?
Cullen spicigerum
What are the common names of Cullen spicigerum?
Spiked Cullen
What is the natural habitat of Cullen spicigerum?
Tropical moist montane forests
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
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
Ailsa E. Holland: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.Holland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77135367-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cullen spicigerum (Domin) A.E.Holland: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.