Cullen | |
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Cullen pallidum | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Subfamily: | Faboideae |
Tribe: | Psoraleeae |
Genus: | Cullen Medik. |
Type species | |
Cullen corylifolium (L.) Medik. | |
Synonyms | |
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Cullen is a genus of legumes (family Fabaceae) native to tropical, subtropical and arid regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. [1] Despite the origin implied in the name of the constituent species Cullen americanum , legumes of this genus are not native to the Americas.
Cullen was previously included in broad definitions of the allied genus Psoralea .
As of April 2023 [update] , Plants of the World Online accepted the following species: [2]