Glycine Tabacina Variable Glycine

PLANT Glycine tabacina Variable Glycine

AUS SA AMLR Endemism Life History pes-caprae, on heavy clay soil  Watiparinga National Trust Reserve: on sandy - V E - Perennial loam under Eucalyptus camaldulensis at base of rocky outcrop with Danthonia sp. Family LEGUMINOSAE  Sturt Gorge RP: clifftop, steep gully growing on red clay soils with Acacia pycnantha, Avena fatua and Scabiosa sp.6

Within the AMLR the preferred broad vegetation groups are Riparian and Grassy Woodland.5

Within the AMLR the species’ degree of habitat specialisation is classified as ‘Moderate-Low’.5

Biology and Ecology Flowers from November to June.7

Seed locally dispersed, possibly ant assisted. Hard coated seed provides physical dormancy, which germinates readily once scarified.7 Longevity is five to Photo: M. Fagg ©ANBG twenty-five years.7

Conservation Significance Abundant seedlings noted in burnt areas following The AMLR distribution is disjunct, isolated from other rain. Plants can resprout from the base after fire.7 extant occurrences within SA. Within the AMLR the species’ relative area of occupancy is classified as Aboriginal Significance ‘Extremely Restricted’. Relative to all AMLR extant Post-1983 records indicate the entire AMLR distribution species, the species' taxonomic uniqueness is occurs in Kaurna Nation.5 5 classified as ‘High’. Roots were reportedly roasted, pounded, chewed and Description the fibre spat out by Aborigines in NSW and QLD; Scrambling or twining herb with purple to mauve pea liquorice flavour (Gott 1995).1 flowers. Fruit pod 1.5 to 3 cm long with three to six 7 seeds. Tap root. Threats Threats include habitat degradation; weed Distribution and Population competition (e.g. pine trees, introduced herbs, Olives, Also occurs in NSW, QLD, VIC and WA. In SA , occurs Bridal Creeper, Soursobs and Boneseed) and 2,3 in SL, FR and SE regions. recreational activities (e.g. dog walking).4,6

Pre- and Post-1983 AMLR filtered records from Sturt Additional current direct threats have been identified Gorge RP, around Shepherds Hill RP, and near Mount and rated for this species. Refer to the main plan 5 Bold Reservoir (Clarendon area). accompanying these profiles.

Habitat Occurs in woodland.7

Recorded AMLR habitats include:  Blackwood Hill Reserve: rocky outcrop near creekline in Greybox (Eucalyptus microcarpa) woodland with Acacia pycnantha and Bursaria spinosa and many invasive weeds; also from Eucalyptus camaldulensis open woodland over very sparse Bursaria spinosa and dense Oxalis

Further information: Biodiversity Conservation Unit, Adelaide Region Phone: (61 8) 8336 0901 Fax: (61 8) 8336 0999 http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/  Department for Environment and Heritage FIS 90346 May 2008 Prepared as part of the Regional Recovery Plan for Threatened Species and Ecological Communities of Adelaide and the Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia 2009 - 2014

Regional Distribution 7 Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW (2007). Ecology of Cumberland Plain Woodland. Species profile for Glycine tabacina. Available from http://www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/ (accessed September 2007).

Map based on filtered post-1983 records.5 Note, this map does not necessarily represent the actual species’ distribution within the AMLR.

References Note: In some cases original reference sources are not included in this list, however they can be obtained from the reference from which the information has been sourced (the reference cited in superscript).

1 Australian National Botanic Gardens (2007). Aboriginal Plant Use - NSW Southern Tablelands. Available from http://www.anbg.gov.au/apu/index.html (accessed August 2007).

2 Botanic Gardens Trust (1993). PlantNET - The Plant Information Network System of Botanic Gardens Trust. Available from http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au (accessed September 2007).

3 Department for Environment and Heritage Electronic Flora of South Australia species Fact Sheet: Glycine tabacina (Labill.) Benth. Available from http://www.flora.sa.gov.au/ (accessed July 2007).

4 Department for Environment and Heritage. (2007). Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Regional Recovery Pilot Expert Flora Workshop, Unpublished Notes. Participants: Bickerton, D., Croft, T., Jury, T., Lang, P., Prescott, A., Quarmby, J. and Smith, K., Adelaide.

5 Department for Environment and Heritage (2007). Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Regional Recovery Pilot Project Database. Unpublished data extracted and edited from BDBSA, SA Herbarium (July 2007) and other sources.

6 Department for Environment and Heritage (2007). State Herbarium of South Australia Database. Unpublished data, extracted October 2007.