Status:
valid
Authors:
Tindale & Craven
Source:
ildis
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.6: 371 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000188774
Common Names
- Pindan Glycine
- Pindan Pea
- Glycine Pindanica
Description
Glycine pindanica (also called 'Pindan Wattle', 'Pindan Glycine' and 'Pindan', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to Australia. It is found in open woodland, heath and shrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Glycine pindanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glycine pindanica has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glycine pindanica is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in pots or in the ground. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the ground.
Where to Find Glycine pindanica
Glycine pindanica is endemic to the Pilbara region of Western Australia and can be found in the arid shrublands and woodlands.
Glycine pindanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycine pindanica?
Glycine pindanica
What is the family of Glycine pindanica?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Glycine pindanica?
Pindanica Glycine
Species in the Glycine genus
Species in the Fabaceae family