Status:
valid
Authors:
Tateishi & H.Ohashi
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Sci. Rep. Tohoku Imp. Univ., Ser. 4, Biol., ser. 4, 40: 23 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704365
Common Names
- Glycine dolichocarpa
- Dolichocarpa Glycine
- Dolichocarpe Glycine
Description
Glycine dolichocarpa (also called Long-pod Glycine, among many other common names) is a perennial, twining vine native to Australia and New Zealand. It has trifoliate leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in disturbed areas, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Glycine dolichocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glycine dolichocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glycine dolichocarpa is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer when the soil is warm.
Where to Find Glycine dolichocarpa
Glycine dolichocarpa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Glycine dolichocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycine dolichocarpa?
Glycine dolichocarpa
What is the common name of Glycine dolichocarpa?
Long-pod soybean
What is the family of Glycine dolichocarpa?
Fabaceae
Species in the Glycine genus
Species in the Fabaceae family