Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tabacina
ID:
182144

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) Benth.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral.2: 244 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181473



Common Names

  • Tobacco Glycine
  • Tobacco Bean
  • Tobacco Soybean


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Synonyms

  • Glycine membranacea Ohwi [unknown]
  • Glycine pescadrensis Hayata [valid]
  • Glycine tabacina uncinata Benth. [valid]
  • Leptocyamus elongatus Benth. [valid]
  • Leptolobium elongatum Benth. [valid]
  • Leptolobium tabacinum (Labill.) Benth. [valid]
  • Kennedynella elongata Steud. [valid]
  • Kennedynella tabacina (Labill.) Steud. [valid]
  • Chrystolia violacea Montrouz. [valid]
  • Desmodium novo-hollandicum F.Muell. [valid]
  • Kennedia tabacina Labill. [valid]
  • Glycine tabacina typica Domin [invalid]

Description

Glycine tabacina (also called Tobacco Soybean, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist, open places such as fields, gardens, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Glycine tabacina is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, as it has a unique, attractive shape. It is also used as a source of food, oil, and animal feed.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glycine tabacina has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glycine tabacina is a perennial herb native to California. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Glycine tabacina

Glycine tabacina can be found in the southeastern United States, including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Glycine tabacina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glycine tabacina?

Glycine tabacina

What is the common name of Glycine tabacina?

Tobacco Soybean

What is the growth habit of Glycine tabacina?

It is an annual herbaceous plant growing to a height of up to 1 m

Species in the Glycine genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.