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Glycine soja
  • Wild Soya Bean

an annual member of the Glycine genus in the family Leguminosae.

Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
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Functions
  • Nitrogen fixer
    Nitrogen fixer
    There are no details available for this function.
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Loamy
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 8
    Zone 8
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Glycine soja has 0 edible uses listed
Glycine soja has 0 material uses listed
Glycine soja has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

The raw mature seed is toxic and must be thoroughly cooked before being eaten[1]. The sprouted raw seed is sometimes eaten and is considered to be a wholesome food.

Edible uses

Notes

Mature seed - cooked[2][3]. Very rich in protein, the seeds can be eaten as they are in soups, stews etc[4], though they are very commonly used in the preparation of various meat substitutes[5][6]. The dried seed can be ground into a flour and added to cereal flours or used for making noodles etc[4]. The Japanese make a powder from the roasted and ground seed, it is called 'Kinako' and has a nutty flavour and fragrance - it is used in many popular confections[4]. The sprouted seed is eaten raw or added to cooked dishes. The toasted seeds can be eaten as a peanut-like snack[4]. The seed is also made into numerous fermented foods such as miso and tempeh[4] and is also used to make soya milk, used in place of cow's milk. The seed contains 20% oil and 30 - 45% protein[7].

The immature seed is cooked and used like peas or eaten raw in salads[8][4]. The strongly roasted and ground seeds are used as a coffee substitute[4]. The young seedpods are cooked and used like French beans[9][4]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed. It is cooked or used as a dressing in salads etc[5][4].

Young leaves - raw or cooked[10][4].

Unknown part

Coffee
Milk
Oil

Leaves

Unknown use

Seed

Unknown use

Seedpod

Unknown use

Material uses

The seed contains up to 20% of an edible semi-drying oil[11]. It is non-drying according to another report[12]. This oil has a very wide range of applications and is commonly used in the chemical industry[11][13]. It is used in making soap, plastics, paints etc[5][6][7].

Unknown part

Oil

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The fermented seed is weakly diaphoretic and stomachic[14]. It is used in the treatment of colds, fevers and headaches, insomnia, irritability and a stuffy sensation in the chest[14].

The bruised leaves are applied to snakebite[15]. The flowers are used in the treatment of blindness and opacity of the cornea[15]. The ashes of the stems are applied to granular haemorrhoids or fungus growths on the anus[15]. The immature seedpods are chewed to a pulp and applied to corneal and smallpox ulcers[15]. The seed is antidote[15]. It is considered to be specific for the healthy functioning of bowels, heart, kidney, liver and stomach[15]. The seed sprouts are constructive, laxative and resolvent[15]. They are used in the treatment of oedema, dysuria, chest fullness, decreased perspiration, the initial stages of flu and arthralgia[14].

A decoction of the bark is astringent[16].

Unknown part

Antidote
Astringent
Diaphoretic
Laxative
Ophthalmic
Resolvent
Stomachic

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nitrogen fixer

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Pre-soak the seed for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in early spring in a greenhouse. The seed should germinate within two weeks at a temperature between 12 - 16°c[13]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Seed can also be pre-soaked for 12 hours in warm water and then sown in situ in late spring, though this will not yield well unless the summer is very hot.

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Cultivation

Requires a rich soil and a sunny position[3][17]. Prefers a well-drained sandy soil[18]. Prefers a slightly acid soil[19][13]. Does not grow well in a wet climate[20].

This is the wild ancestor of the cultivated soya bean and is of potential value as a genetic resource, especially when trying to breed for increased yields.

This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[19]. Seed can be purchased that has been treated with this rhizobium, it is unnecessary on soils with a pH below 5.5 but can be helpful on other soils[13]. When removing plant remains at the end of the growing season, it is best to only remove the aerial parts of the plant, leaving the roots in the ground to decay and release their nitrogen.

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Glycine soja. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Glycine soja.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Glycine soja
Genus
Glycine
Family
Leguminosae
Imported References
Edible uses
[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Medicinal uses
[14][15][16]
Material uses & Functions
[11][12][13][5][6][7]
Botanic
[21]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Nitrogen fixer
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
8
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    annual
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    0.6 x meters
    Fertility
    ?
    Pollinators
    Insects
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite











    References

    1. ? Cooper. M. and Johnson. A. Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man. HMSO ISBN 0112425291 (1984-00-00)
    2. ? 2.02.1 Hedrick. U. P. Sturtevant's Edible Plants of the World. Dover Publications ISBN 0-486-20459-6 (1972-00-00)
    3. ? 3.03.13.2 Organ. J. Rare Vegetables for Garden and Table. Faber (1960-00-00)
    4. ? 4.004.014.024.034.044.054.064.074.084.094.10 Facciola. S. Cornucopia - A Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications ISBN 0-9628087-0-9 (1990-00-00)
    5. ? 5.05.15.25.35.4 Harrison. S. Wallis. M. Masefield. G. The Oxford Book of Food Plants. Oxford University Press (1975-00-00)
    6. ? 6.06.16.26.3 Uphof. J. C. Th. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim (1959-00-00)
    7. ? 7.07.17.27.3 Polunin. O. Flowers of Europe - A Field Guide. Oxford University Press ISBN 0192176218 (1969-00-00)
    8. ? 8.08.1 Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing (1976-00-00)
    9. ? 9.09.1 Brooklyn Botanic Garden Oriental Herbs and Vegetables, Vol 39 No. 2. Brooklyn Botanic Garden (1986-00-00)
    10. ? 10.010.1 Reid. B. E. Famine Foods of the Chiu-Huang Pen-ts'ao. Taipei. Southern Materials Centre (1977-00-00)
    11. ? 11.011.111.2 Hill. A. F. Economic Botany. The Maple Press (1952-00-00)
    12. ? 12.012.1 Schery. R. W. Plants for Man. ()
    13. ? 13.013.113.213.313.4 Larkcom J. Oriental Vegetables John Murray ISBN 0-7195-4781-4 (1991-00-00)
    14. ? 14.014.114.214.3 Yeung. Him-Che. Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas. Institute of Chinese Medicine, Los Angeles (1985-00-00)
    15. ? 15.015.115.215.315.415.515.615.7 Duke. J. A. and Ayensu. E. S. Medicinal Plants of China Reference Publications, Inc. ISBN 0-917256-20-4 (1985-00-00)
    16. ? 16.016.1 Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement). Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. (1986-00-00)
    17. ? Simmons A. E. Simmons' Manual of Fruit. David & Charles. ISBN 0-7153-7607-1 (1978-00-00)
    18. ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
    19. ? 19.019.1 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
    20. ? Bianchini. F., Corbetta. F. and Pistoia. M. Fruits of the Earth. ()
    21. ? Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution (1965-00-00)


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