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
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.
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