Cullen virens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.Fitzg.) J.W.Grimes
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.10: 629 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000629258
Common Names
- Green cullen
- Green cullen grass
- Cullen virens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cullen virens (also called 'Green Cullen', 'Green Water-Wort', 'Green 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 virens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cullen virens 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 virens 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 virens
Cullen virens can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Cullen virens FAQ
What is the average height of Cullen virens?
Cullen virens typically grows to a height of 4-6 meters.
What type of soil does Cullen virens prefer?
Cullen virens prefers well-drained, loamy soil.
What is the natural habitat of Cullen virens?
Cullen virens 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
William Vincent Fitzgerald (1867-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Fitzg.' 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:997772-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Cullen virens (W.Fitzg.) J.W.Grimes: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.