Cullen jaubertiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Fenzl) C.H.Stirt.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bothalia13: 317 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188859
Common Names
- Jaubert's Lotus
- Cullen Jaubertiana
- Jaubert's Bird's Foot Trefoil
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Psoralea jaubertiana Fenzl [unknown]
- Lotodes jaubertiana (Fenzl) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Cullen jaubertiana (also called Jaubert's vetch, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 40 cm tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in fields, roadsides, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cullen jaubertiana is used as a medicinal plant, as a fodder crop for livestock, and as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cullen jaubertiana is a white, cup-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cullen jaubertiana can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist. The seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. Thin the seedlings to a spacing of 15-20 cm. Fertilize the plants regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cullen jaubertiana
Cullen jaubertiana can be found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
Cullen jaubertiana FAQ
What are the common names of Cullen jaubertiana?
It is commonly known as the Jaubert's clover.
What is the origin of Cullen jaubertiana?
It is native to the Mediterranean region.
What are the uses of Cullen jaubertiana?
It is used as a forage crop and as a source of food.
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
Eduard Fenzl (1808-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fenzl' in the authors string.
Charles Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908580-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cullen jaubertianum (Fenzl) C.H.Stirt.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.