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
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.
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