Peak Downs-clover

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Peak Downs-clover
• hairy glycine
• rusty glycine
• woolly glycine
• Tomentose Glycine
• glycine

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Leptolobium tomentosum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical range stretching across several distinct regions of the Asia-Pacific. In East Asia, its presence is noted in Southeast China as well as on the island of Taiwan. The species also extends into the Malesian region, specifically inhabiting the Philippines. Moving further south into Papuasia, it can be found throughout New Guinea. Finally, its distribution reaches Australia, where it is recorded in New South Wales.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Glycine tomentella is characterized by its nature as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. Unlike annuals that complete their cycle in a single year or biennials that require two, this plant maintains a long-term presence, often establishing a stable root system that supports its continuous development and survival over several years. This perennial lifecycle enables the plant to endure varying environmental conditions and provides it with the opportunity to reproduce and spread across successive seasons.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Glycine tomentella is characterized by its growth form as a non-woody herb, exhibiting a predominantly terrestrial habit rather than being aquatic or semiaquatic. This plant functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic or epiphytic tendencies. As a climber, it is classified as an obligatory climber, utilizing external structures for support rather than being self-supporting. In terms of physical dimensions, the plant maintains a relatively low stature, with a maximum height reaching only 0.5 m and a minimum height of 0 m.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

0.5 m

Plant height min:

0 m

Woodiness :

non-woody

Physiology

The physiology of Glycine tomektella is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency. The morphological aspects of its foliage reflect specific structural adaptations, with leaf dimensions ranging from a minimum length of 1 cm to a maximum length of 6.5 cm. Furthermore, the leaf width exhibits significant variability, measuring as narrow as 0.4 cm at its minimum and expanding to a maximum width of 3.5 cm.

Leaf length max:

6.5 cm

Leaf length min:

1 cm

Leaf width max:

3.5 cm

Leaf width min:

0.4 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Glycine tomentella is characterized by a specific phenological cycle and fruit development pattern. The flowering period typically commences in November and concludes in March, though the timing can remain variable depending on environmental conditions. Following successful pollination, the plant develops fruit in the form of a pod. This fruit is classified as dehiscence, meaning it opens at maturity to release its seeds, facilitating the dispersal and subsequent germination of the next generation.

Dehiscence :

dehiscent

Flowering time :

Nov

Flowering time :

Mar

Fruit type :

pod

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Glycine tomentella has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Isoflavones, daidzein.

Flavonoids

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Isoflavones

1. International journal of molecular sciences

daidzein

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Conditions

Glycine tomentella has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Oxidative Stress, anxiety.

Oxidative stress

1. International journal of molecular sciences

Anxiety

1. International journal of molecular sciences