Scientific Name: Glycine clandestina

Common Name: twining glycine

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Fabaceae

Form Description: Small, slender, open climber. Perennial herb with woody rootstock.

Height (m): 0.15 – 0.9

Flowers: Pale lavender to purple small pea flowers, 8-20 in clusters on short stems.

Fruit: Seed pod – downy, straight, 15-25mm long. Turns almost black when mature. Ripe seed is red- brown.

Municipality
Break O’DayBurnieCentral CoastCentral HighlandsDerwent ValleyDorsetGeorge TownGlamorgan-Spring BayKentishLatrobeLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern MidlandsWaratah-WynyardWest Tamar
Plant Communities
Coastal VegetationHeath
Habitat Notes

Widespread and frequent in heaths near the east and north coasts and on the Central Plateau up to an altitude of about 900m.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

General Notes

Natural regeneration is from seed and suckers, particularly following fire. Useful addition to mixed-species windbreaks to add diversity and interest and attract wildlife. Bee attracting: the flowers provide a food source (nectar and pollen) for native insects, including bees and wasps. Attractive light climber for garden planting. Particularly useful where it is allowed to meander through other plants, such as small shrubs. Requires semi-shaded site with well-drained soil. Once established can withstand extended dry periods. Plants generally prefer some root protection. Very hardy once established, and requires minimal attention. Respond well to pruning.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed

Seed Information

Seed Treatment Method

Hot Water Hot water is used to soften the hard seed case of some species. This replicates the weathering process. Pour hot (not boiling) water over the seeds and allow them to soak for 4-12 hours.

Seed Treatment Notes

Seed should be soaked in hot water (just off the boil) for a few hours. It should then be dried before sowing, or seed may be nicked .

Cutting & Division Information

Can be grown from cuttings of firm wood taken over summer, which generally strike readily.