Status:
valid
Authors:
Tindale & Craven
Source:
ksufab
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.1: 404 (1988 publ. 1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704395
Common Names
- Glycine lactovirens
- Milk Vetch
- Milk Pea
Description
Glycine lactovirens (also called Milky-veined 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 lactovirens is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a green manure, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glycine lactovirens 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 lactovirens is a perennial herb with a creeping rootstock. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Glycine lactovirens
Glycine lactovirens is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Glycine lactovirens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycine lactovirens?
Glycine lactovirens
What is the common name of Glycine lactovirens?
Glycine lactovirens
What is the family of Glycine lactovirens?
Fabaceae
Species in the Glycine genus
Species in the Fabaceae family