Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirticaulis
ID:
705056

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tindale & Craven

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.1: 406 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704389



Common Names

  • Glycine hirticaulis
  • Hairy-stemmed Glycine
  • Hairy-stemmed Soybean


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Description

Glycine hirticaulis (also called Hairy-stemmed 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 hirticaulis is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a green manure, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Glycine hirticaulis sub. leptosa B.E.Pfeil
Glycine hirticaulis sub. hirticaulis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glycine hirticaulis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glycine hirticaulis 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 hirticaulis

Glycine hirticaulis is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands.

Glycine hirticaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glycine hirticaulis?

Glycine hirticaulis

What is the common name of Glycine hirticaulis?

Hairy-stemmed soybean

What is the family of Glycine hirticaulis?

Fabaceae

Species in the Glycine genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Mary Douglas Tindale (1920-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tindale' in the authors string.
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:937515-1: Based on the initial data import