Cullen pogonocarpum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.W.Grimes
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.10: 596 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629253
Common Names
- Bearded cullen
- Bearded cullen grass
- Cullen pogonocarpum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cullen pogonocarpum (also called 'Bearded Cullen', 'Bearded Water-Wort', 'Bearded Waterwort' among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that is native to South America. It has small, white flowers and is often found in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cullen pogonocarpum has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a source of essential oils. It has benefits such as providing shade and being a source of food for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cullen pogonocarpum are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cullen pogonocarpum is a small evergreen tree native to the rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Cullen pogonocarpum
Cullen pogonocarpum is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Cullen pogonocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cullen pogonocarpum?
Cullen pogonocarpum
What is the common name of Cullen pogonocarpum?
Cullen
What is the family of Cullen pogonocarpum?
Asteraceae
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:997759-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cullen pogonocarpum J.W.Grimes: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.