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Cullen graveolens
Scientific Name: Cullen graveolens
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cullen graveolens: A Botanical Overview
Cullen graveolens, also known as Native Lucerne, is a species of plant with interesting ecological characteristics. This overview provides information compiled from various botanical resources.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cullen graveolens (Domin) J.W.Grimes
- Common Name: Native Lucerne (one recorded)
- Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
- Class: Rosopsida (Higher Dicots)
- Family: Fabaceae (Legume Family)
- Synonyms: Psoralea graveolens Domin
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Western Australia.
- Found in the Northern Flinders (FLB05) and Flinders Lofty Block regions.
- Prefers stony country and flood-out areas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- An annual herb with stems growing up to 80 cm long.
- Starts erect but becomes spreading.
- Develops a bare stem and a thick crown, resembling a small tree in its growth habit.
Ecological Role
- An ephemeral plant, meaning it has a short life cycle.
- Spreads easily.
- Considered highly opportunistic, making it potentially useful as an ephemeral pasture.
Related Species
- The genus Cullen contains approximately 13 to 34 species.
- Other species in the genus include: Cullen cinereum, Cullen australasicum, Cullen discolor, Cullen corylifolium, Cullen americanum, and others.
Further Information
- Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN), U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service.
- Discover Life page on Cullen graveolens.
- DiversityOfLife.org for phylogeny and nomenclature information.
- GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility).
- University of Florida Herbarium (FLAS) in the Florida Museum of Natural History.