Status:
valid
Authors:
B.E.Pfeil
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot.15: 569 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704347
Common Names
- Glycine Aphyonota
- Aphyonota Glycine
- Glycine Vine
Description
Glycine aphyonota (also called Aphyonota Glycine, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in open woodlands and along streams and rivers. It has pinnate leaves and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Glycine aphyonota 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 aphyonota 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glycine aphyonota is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer when the soil is warm.
Where to Find Glycine aphyonota
Glycine aphyonota is native to Australia and can be found in the wild in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.
Glycine aphyonota FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glycine aphyonota?
Glycine aphyonota
What is the common name of Glycine aphyonota?
Aphyonota Glycine
What is the natural habitat of Glycine aphyonota?
Glycine aphyonota is native to Australia
Species in the Glycine genus
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Bernard E. Pfeil: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.E.Pfeil' in the authors string.