Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg.20: t. 1715 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000185035
Common Names
- Kennedia Nigricans
- Black Coral Pea
- Black Kennedia
Synonyms
- Caulinia nigricans (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Caulinia nigricans (Lindl.) F.Muell. [valid]
Description
Kennedia nigricans (also called Black 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 nigricans is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kennedia nigricans has small, black 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 nigricans 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 nigricans
Kennedia nigricans is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Kennedia nigricans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kennedia nigricans?
Kennedia nigricans
What is the common name of Kennedia nigricans?
Black Kennedia
What is the natural habitat of Kennedia nigricans?
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