Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentella
ID:
195503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
ildis

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan.9: 29 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194832



Common Names

  • Glycine
  • Soybean
  • Wild Soybean


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Synonyms

  • Glycine tomentosa (Benth.) Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Leptolobium tomentosum Benth. [valid]
  • Glycine tomentaella Hayata [unknown]

Description

Glycine tomentella (also called Woolly Glycine, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Glycine tomentella is used as a source of timber, fuel, and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a shade tree and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glycine tomentella is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be planted out in the open when they are about 10 cm tall. The shrub can also be propagated by cuttings taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Glycine tomentella

Glycine tomentella can be found in the temperate forests of Australia.

Glycine tomentella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glycine tomentella?

Glycine tomentella

What is the common name of Glycine tomentella?

Woolly Glycine

What is the family of Glycine tomentella?

Fabaceae

Species in the Glycine genus

Species in the Fabaceae family