| Cullen australasicum | |
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Scientific classification
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Cullen |
| Species: | C. australasicum
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| Binomial name | |
| Cullen australasicum | |
| Synonyms | |
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Psoralea australasica | |
Cullen australasicum, commonly known as tall scurf-pea or native scurf pea is a herbaceous, perennial shrub that is native to Australia.
Description
Cullen australasicum can grow to a height of 2.5 metres and a width up to 1.5 m. [1] Stems can become woody at the base. [1] The toothed rough leaves are trifoliate, with leaflets mostly 1-5cm long and 1-3cm wide. [1] The small lilac pea-flowers are in groups of three, and held on long spikes well above the leaves. [2] The seeds are light brown and egg-shaped. [1]
Distribution and habitat
It predominantly occurs in the arid zone of Australia in low rainfall environments, and can be found in all mainland states and territories. [1] [3] Favoured habitats include rocky gorges, woodland, grassland, dry creek lines and depressions. [1] [2] It is critically endangered in Victoria. [3]
Ecology
Cullen australasicum is a larval food plant of the Chequered swallowtail butterfly, Long-tailed Pea-blue, Common Grass-blue, Cotton Bollworm and Native Budworm. [1] It is also a popular food of kangaroos. [2]
Cultivation
Some stockists in South Australia have Cullen australasicum available to buy for the home garden. [4] Light pruning is recommended to maintain a compact form and to prevent the more common straggly appearance of naturally occurring plants. [5] There are no cultivars currently available. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Hughes, Steve (January 2009). "Native Scurf Pea Fact Sheet". Pastures Australia. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Landcare Group, Kersbrook (2017). Focus on Flora - Native Plants of the Adelaide Hills & Barossa. Axiom. p. 189. ISBN 9781864768206.
- ^ a b "Cullen australasicum: Native Scurf-Pea". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 12 Jun 2023.
- ^ "Shrubs med - Cullen australasicum". Gawler Environment Centre. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Common Local Native Species of the Adelaide Plains". City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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| Cullen australasicum | |
|---|---|
|
| |
|
Scientific classification
| |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Cullen |
| Species: | C. australasicum
|
| Binomial name | |
| Cullen australasicum | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Psoralea australasica | |
Cullen australasicum, commonly known as tall scurf-pea or native scurf pea is a herbaceous, perennial shrub that is native to Australia.
Description
Cullen australasicum can grow to a height of 2.5 metres and a width up to 1.5 m. [1] Stems can become woody at the base. [1] The toothed rough leaves are trifoliate, with leaflets mostly 1-5cm long and 1-3cm wide. [1] The small lilac pea-flowers are in groups of three, and held on long spikes well above the leaves. [2] The seeds are light brown and egg-shaped. [1]
Distribution and habitat
It predominantly occurs in the arid zone of Australia in low rainfall environments, and can be found in all mainland states and territories. [1] [3] Favoured habitats include rocky gorges, woodland, grassland, dry creek lines and depressions. [1] [2] It is critically endangered in Victoria. [3]
Ecology
Cullen australasicum is a larval food plant of the Chequered swallowtail butterfly, Long-tailed Pea-blue, Common Grass-blue, Cotton Bollworm and Native Budworm. [1] It is also a popular food of kangaroos. [2]
Cultivation
Some stockists in South Australia have Cullen australasicum available to buy for the home garden. [4] Light pruning is recommended to maintain a compact form and to prevent the more common straggly appearance of naturally occurring plants. [5] There are no cultivars currently available. [1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Hughes, Steve (January 2009). "Native Scurf Pea Fact Sheet". Pastures Australia. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ a b c Landcare Group, Kersbrook (2017). Focus on Flora - Native Plants of the Adelaide Hills & Barossa. Axiom. p. 189. ISBN 9781864768206.
- ^ a b "Cullen australasicum: Native Scurf-Pea". Atlas of Living Australia. Retrieved 12 Jun 2023.
- ^ "Shrubs med - Cullen australasicum". Gawler Environment Centre. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Common Local Native Species of the Adelaide Plains". City of Norwood, Payneham & St Peters. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
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