Silky Glycine, Glycine Clandestina (broad Leaf Form) In The Nambucca Local Government Area.
Presence in Australia
Noted west of the Olympic Highway in the areas Narrandera-Morundah-Galore-Collingullie and Urangeline. Probably also in similar country elsewhere in region.
This specie has been identified in the following Australian states: Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic, SA, NT, WA.
Various habitats, including skeletal soils in woodland.
Small twiner with greyish hairs.
Tolerates moderate frost. Grows mostly over warmer months with rainfall.
Heavily grazed by stock as nutritious and palatable. Generally observed only where grazing excluded.
Pinkish-purple or mauve flowers fading to blue all year, particularly Jul-Nov.
Early Oct to late Feb. Monitor closely as seeds released very soon after maturity.
From scarified seed or cuttings. Pour boiling or very hot water over seeds and soak until water cools. Dry to prevent rotting and sow. Germination takes 3-4 weeks. Suitable for direct seeding in pots (2-3 seeds per pot).
Legume - improves soil fertility through "fixing" nitrogen.
One of showiest Glycines. Plant to climb over garden logs and fences.