Glycine max subsp. soja
Glycine max subsp. soja, commonly known as wild soybean, is a genetically diverse relative of the cultivated soybean. Valued in ethnobotany, it offers a rich reservoir of bioactive compounds, including isoflavones and essential fatty acids, providing significant potential for developing therapeutic agents and enhancing nutritional security worldwide.
- Scientific name: Glycine max subsp. soja
- Family: Fabaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Fabales, it is classified under the family Fabaceae and the genus Glycine. As the subspecies soja, it represents a specific taxonomic designation within this botanical lineage.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Fabales | WCVP |
| Family | Fabaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glycine | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, scientifically known as Glycine max subsp. soja, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is known as 白花宽叶蔓豆, with the simplified form 白花宽叶蔓豆 used in mainland China and the traditional form 白花寛葉蔓豆 used in Taiwan. Additionally, in Italian, it is commonly referred to as Glycine soja.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 白花宽叶蔓豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 白花宽叶蔓豆 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 白花寛葉蔓豆 | Wikidata |
| it | Glycine soja | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several distinct regions of Asia and Europe. In Eastern Europe, its presence is noted within the Baltic States. Moving toward the Russian Far East, the species can be found in the Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye regions. Additionally, it has a documented range extending into China, specifically within the China South-Central area. Together, these locations highlight the varied habitats where this subspecies thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Activities
Glycine max subsp. soja has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hepatoprotective.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |