Kennedia prostrata

Common name: 

Running Postman

Family: 

Fabaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

All regions except Riverina, Gippsland Highlands, Snowfields (BCDEHJKMNPRSTWXZ) all States except NT

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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Mostly found north of Darby Saddle in dry forests, woodlands and heathlands1

Flower description:

Red1

Habit:

Prostrate, creeping herb2

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

The leaves of this species are divided into three oval/circular leaflets that have wavy margins. Flowers are scarlet and have a yellow base. The seed pod is cylindrical, 20-50 mm long and hairy1,2

Images:
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Image of Kennedia prostrata Image: David Meagher
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Links to description of this species:

RBG

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
2 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria