Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
max
ID:
182133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Merr.

Source:
ildis

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin.: 274 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000181462

Common Names

  • Soybean
  • Edamame
  • Miso

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Synonyms

  • Phaseolus max L. [valid]
  • Soja max (L.) Piper [valid]
  • Phalseolus max L. [unknown]
  • Phaseolus sordidus Salisb. [illegitimate]
  • Dolichos sofa L. [unknown]

Description

Glycine max (also called Soybean, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to East Asia, and is found in moist, open places such as fields, gardens, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Glycine max, commonly known as soybean, is used as a source of food, oil, and animal feed. It is also used as a soil conditioner and for green manure.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Glycine max sub. soja (Siebold & Zucc.) H.Ohashi
Glycine max sub. formosana (Hosok.) Tateishi & H.Ohashi
Glycine max sub. gracilis (Skvortsov) H.Ohashi
Glycine max sub. max

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glycine max has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glycine max is a perennial herb native to California. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division can be done in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Glycine max

Glycine max is found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona.

Glycine max FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glycine max?

Glycine max

What is the common name of Glycine max?

Soybean

What is the growth habit of Glycine max?

It is an annual herbaceous plant growing to a height of up to 1 m

Species in the Glycine genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Glycine max (L.) Merr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.