Woolly glycine (Glycine tomentella)

Woolly glycine

Not just an ordinary legume, woolly glycine is a remarkable dynamo that enriches the soil with nitrogen through its root nodules. Often grown as ground cover and valued for soil improvement, woolly glycine also serves as an important source of food and material in the silk industry, where its leaves are used to feed silkworms. This fascinating plant largely pops up in tropical areas, often in harmony with forest ecosystems.

Scientific classification

Species

Woolly glycine (Glycine tomentella)

Legumes, milkworts and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

5 mm

Flower Size

Purple, Pink

Flower Color

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Distribution of Woolly glycine

Distribution Map

Woolly glycine is native to regions in Southeast Asia and East Asia. Its natural habitat spans major tropical and subtropical areas within these regions, where it has adapted to a variety of local conditions. Despite its presence across a broad climatic spectrum, the plant primarily thrives in warm, moisture-rich environments. While the specifics of its introduced range are not detailed here, woolly glycine has been noted for its ability to naturalize outside its indigenous territories.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

Care Guide for Woolly glycine

Every 3 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Woolly glycine thrives in balanced humidity and tolerates drought. It requires watering every three weeks and retains water efficiently as an evergreen. This adaptability makes it suitable for outdoor cultivation in temperate climates, benefiting from its origins in regions with moderate rainfall.

Fertilize: Woolly glycine thrives with balanced nutrition from fertilizers, especially high-nitrogen during growth periods. Fertilize monthly in active seasons, adjusting for dormancy. Avoid over-fertilization and follow guidelines to maintain health, ensuring optimal growth and blooming across varying expertise levels.

Pruning: Woolly glycine is a perennial climbing legume with dense, hairy leaves. Prune in early spring to manage growth, removing damaged stems and shaping for air circulation, which reduces disease. Use clean, sharp tools to promote robust growth and maximize flowering potential.

Propagation: Woolly glycine is a twining vine that prefers well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation via cuttings involves using healthy stems treated with rooting hormone, planted in a moist propagating mix. Proper moisture management is crucial for successful root development and establishment.

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