Running Postman

Kennedia prostrata

Plant Life Endemic IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

It is a prostrate or twining shrub and has light green leaves that comprise 3 rounded leaflets with undulating edges. Scarlet pea flowers are produced singly or in pairs between April and November in its native range

Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service

Size

Can spread to a width of around 1.5m

Habitat

Coastal cliffs, Coastal footslopes, Footslopes, Hills, Plains, 2nd line coast

Distribution

Southern Australia From WA to NSW including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (1)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Running Postman
Scientific name: Kennedia prostrata R.Br.
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Plant Life › Ground Covers
Origin: Endemic
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Scarlet Runner
scarlet coral pea

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