Cullen tomentosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Grimes
Source:
ildis
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.10: 589 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194711
Common Names
- Cullen tomentosum
- Woolly Cullen
- Woolly Cullen
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- Cullen obtusifolium (DC.) C.H.Stirt. [unknown]
- Cullen holubii (Burtt Davy) C.H.Stirt. [unknown]
- Psoralea holubii Burtt Davy [unknown]
- Psoralea obtusifolia DC. [unknown]
- Trigonella tomentosa Thunb. [unknown]
- Psoralea exigua Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
- Psoralea plicaefolia Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
- Lotodes obtusifolia (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Cullen tomentosum (also called Woolly Cullen, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry scrub and grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cullen tomentosum is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as a cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility. It is also used as a green manure crop to improve soil fertility and increase crop yields.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cullen tomentosum has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin, green and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cullen tomentosum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Cullen tomentosum
Cullen tomentosum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also cultivated in gardens and is available from nurseries.
Cullen tomentosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cullen tomentosum?
Cullen tomentosum
What is the common name of Cullen tomentosum?
Woolly Cullen
What is the habitat of Cullen tomentosum?
Dry, 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
James Walter Grimes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Grimes' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Cullen tomentosum (Thunb.) J.W.Grimes: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.