| Dusky Coral Pea | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Tribe: | Phaseoleae |
| Genus: | Kennedia |
| Species: | K. rubicunda |
| Binomial name | |
| Kennedia rubicunda Vent. |
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| Synonyms | |
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Glycine rubicunda Curtis |
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Kennedia rubicunda (Dusky Coral Pea) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, endemic to Australia. It occurs in the states of Victoria and New South Wales and Queensland.[1]
It is a vigorous climber which stems up to 4 metres in length and has oval-shaped leaflets in threes that are about 3 to 12 cm long.[1] Dark red pea flowers are produced in racemes from late winter to spring and are followed by pods.[1]
The species was first published in 1795 under the later rejected name of Glycine rubicunda (Dingy-flowered Glycine) by in Curtis's Botanical Magazine. In 1804 it was published under its current name by E.P. Ventenant in Jardin de la Malmaison.[2]
This plant is noted for its vigour and can be used to cover embankments or structures.[3] The species is adapted to a range of well-drained soils and adapts to positions with sun or partial shade.[4] It is resistant to drought and has some frost tolerance.[4] The species can be propagated by scarified seed or cuttings of semi-mature growth.[4]