Cullen tenax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) J.W.Grimes
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Muelleria9: 196 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629256
Common Names
- Tough cullen
- Tough cullen grass
- Cullen tenax
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cullen tenax (also called 'Tough Cullen', 'Tough Water-Wort', 'Tough 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 tenax 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 tenax 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 tenax 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 tenax
Cullen tenax can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Cullen tenax FAQ
What is the average height of Cullen tenax?
Cullen tenax typically grows to a height of 4-6 meters.
What type of soil does Cullen tenax prefer?
Cullen tenax prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
What is the natural habitat of Cullen tenax?
Cullen tenax is native to the subtropical forests of Australia.
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
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:991674-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cullen tenax (Lindl.) J.W.Grimes: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.