Status:
valid
Authors:
Vent.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Jard. Malmaison: 104 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185038
Common Names
- Kennedia Rubicunda
- Rounded Coral Pea
- Rounded Kennedia
Synonyms
- Amphodus ovatus Lindl. [valid]
- Glycine rubicunda Schneev. [valid]
- Caulinia rubicunda (Schneev.) Moench [valid]
- Kennedia oblonga Lem. [unknown]
- Kennedia oblongata Lam. ex Regel [valid]
- Kennedia phaseolifolia Hoffm. [unknown]
- Kennedia rubicunda robusta Maiden & Betche [valid]
Description
Kennedia rubicunda (also called Red Kennedia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Kennedia rubicunda is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kennedia rubicunda has small, red flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kennedia rubicunda is a tropical plant native to Australia. It is a small shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Kennedia rubicunda
Kennedia rubicunda is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Kennedia rubicunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kennedia rubicunda?
Kennedia rubicunda
What is the common name of Kennedia rubicunda?
Ruby Kennedia
What is the natural habitat of Kennedia rubicunda?
Tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Kennedia genus
Kennedia coccinea,
Kennedia nigricans,
Kennedia rubicunda,
Kennedia carinata,
Kennedia stirlingii,
Kennedia prorepens,
Kennedia procurrens,
Kennedia prostrata,
Kennedia retrorsa,
Kennedia eximia,
Kennedia microphylla,
Kennedia beckxiana,
Kennedia glabrata,
Kennedia lateritia,
Kennedia parviflora,
Species in the Fabaceae family