Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lactovirens
ID:
705062

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


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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.

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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

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:937514-1: Based on the initial data import