Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
705010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tindale & Craven

Source:
ksufab

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.1: 401 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704343

Common Names

  • Glycine Albicans
  • Albicans Glycine
  • Glycine Vine

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Description

Glycine albicans (also called White Glycine, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a perennial climber that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It prefers well-drained soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Glycine albicans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glycine albicans has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glycine albicans 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 albicans

Glycine albicans is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Glycine albicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glycine albicans?

Glycine albicans

What is the common name of Glycine albicans?

White Glycine

What is the natural habitat of Glycine albicans?

Glycine albicans is native to Australia

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:937513-1: Based on the initial data import